Duo T2500 vs m3-7Y30

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Aggregate performance score

Core m3-7Y30
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.63
+527%
Core Duo T2500
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.26

Core m3-7Y30 outperforms Core Duo T2500 by a whopping 527% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m3-7Y30 and Core Duo T2500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20793140
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core m3Core Duo
Power efficiency34.28no data
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Yonah (2005−2006)
Release date30 August 2016 (8 years ago)January 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$120

Detailed specifications

Core m3-7Y30 and Core Duo T2500 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 speed1 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz2 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s667 MHz
Multiplier10no data
L1 cache128 KB0 KB
L2 cache512 KB2 MB
L3 cache4 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die sizeno data90 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data151 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data1.1625V - 1.3V

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-7Y30 and Core Duo T2500 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1515PBGA479,PPGA478
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Core Duo T2500. 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)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data32 Bit
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core m3-7Y30 and Core Duo T2500 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Core Duo T2500 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 m3-7Y30 and Core Duo T2500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 615no data
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-7Y30 and Core Duo T2500 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Core Duo T2500 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Core Duo T2500 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Core Duo T2500.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes10no 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.

m3-7Y30 1.63
+527%
Duo T2500 0.26

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.

m3-7Y30 2585
+534%
Duo T2500 408

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.

m3-7Y30 3407
+110%
Duo T2500 1621

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.63 0.26
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 31 Watt

m3-7Y30 has a 526.9% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 675% lower power consumption.

The Core m3-7Y30 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Duo T2500 in performance tests.


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