Core 2 Duo T7300 vs Core i3-5005U

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-5005U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.27
+195%
Core 2 Duo T7300
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.43

Core i3-5005U outperforms Core 2 Duo T7300 by a whopping 195% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-5005U and Core 2 Duo T7300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22942963
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency8.011.20
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Merom (2006−2008)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)9 May 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$275$234

Detailed specifications

Core i3-5005U and Core 2 Duo T7300 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s800 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)4 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die size82 mm2143 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1300 Million291 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-5005U and Core 2 Duo T7300 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168PBGA479,PPGA478
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-5005U and Core 2 Duo T7300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i3-5005U and Core 2 Duo T7300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-5005U and Core 2 Duo T7300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-5005U and Core 2 Duo T7300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 5500no data
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency850 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-5005U and Core 2 Duo T7300 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-5005U and Core 2 Duo T7300 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-5005U and Core 2 Duo T7300 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-5005U and Core 2 Duo T7300.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-5005U 1.27
+195%
Core 2 Duo T7300 0.43

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-5005U 2023
+193%
Core 2 Duo T7300 690

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-5005U 621
+186%
Core 2 Duo T7300 217

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-5005U 1245
+254%
Core 2 Duo T7300 352

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i3-5005U 3133
+53.6%
Core 2 Duo T7300 2040

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i3-5005U 6927
+85.6%
Core 2 Duo T7300 3733

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i3-5005U 2713
+56.9%
Core 2 Duo T7300 1729

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.27 0.43
Recency 1 March 2015 9 May 2007
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

i3-5005U has a 195.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-5005U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T7300 in performance tests.


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