Core Ultra 7 265K vs Core 2 Duo T5300

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T5300
2 cores / 2 threads, 34 Watt
0.33
Core Ultra 7 265K
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.27
+11194%

Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms Core 2 Duo T5300 by a whopping 11194% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T5300 and Core Ultra 7 265K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking307086
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data89.87
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Duono data
Power efficiency0.9228.22
Architecture codenameMerom (2006−2008)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$394

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T5300 and Core Ultra 7 265K 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads220
Base clock speed1.73 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed1.73 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus rate533 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data112 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data3 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB L2 Cache30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T5300 and Core Ultra 7 265K 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 configurationno data1
SocketPPGA4781851
Power consumption (TDP)34 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T5300 and Core Ultra 7 265K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T5300 and Core Ultra 7 265K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo T5300 and Core Ultra 7 265K are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T5300 and Core Ultra 7 265K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc Xe2 Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo T5300 and Core Ultra 7 265K.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Core 2 Duo T5300 0.33
Ultra 7 265K 37.27
+11194%

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.

Core 2 Duo T5300 530
Ultra 7 265K 59207
+11071%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.33 37.27
Physical cores 2 20
Threads 2 20
Chip lithography 65 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 34 Watt 125 Watt

Core 2 Duo T5300 has 267.6% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 265K, on the other hand, has a 11193.9% higher aggregate performance score, 900% more physical cores and 900% more threads, and a 2066.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 265K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T5300 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo T5300 is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 7 265K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T5300 and Core Ultra 7 265K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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