i3-N300 vs Duo T2500

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Aggregate performance score

Core Duo T2500
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.26
Core i3-N300
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 7 Watt
5.35
+1958%

Core i3-N300 outperforms Core Duo T2500 by a whopping 1958% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Duo T2500 and Core i3-N300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking31551178
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesCore Duono data
Power efficiency0.7972.28
Architecture codenameYonah (2005−2006)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release dateJanuary 2006 (18 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$120$309

Detailed specifications

Core Duo T2500 and Core i3-N300 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed2 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate667 MHzno data
L1 cache0 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB2 MB (per module)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm
Die size90 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Number of transistors151 millionno data
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range1.1625V - 1.3Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core Duo T2500 and Core i3-N300 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
SocketPBGA479,PPGA478Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)31 Watt7 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Duo T2500 and Core i3-N300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States-no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE32 Bitno data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core Duo T2500 and Core i3-N300 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 Duo T2500 and Core i3-N300 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Duo T2500 and Core i3-N300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) ( - 1250 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Duo T2500 and Core i3-N300.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

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.

Duo T2500 0.26
i3-N300 5.35
+1958%

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.

Duo T2500 408
i3-N300 8497
+1983%

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.

Duo T2500 1621
i3-N300 4261
+163%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.26 5.35
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 31 Watt 7 Watt

i3-N300 has a 1957.7% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 342.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-N300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Duo T2500 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Duo T2500 and Core i3-N300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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