Atom D2550 vs Core 2 Duo L7400

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Atom D2550 is positioned at rank 721 and the Core 2 Duo L7400 is on rank 434, so the Core 2 Duo L7400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Atom D2550

#709

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1026%

#710

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1011%

#711

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

928%

#712

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

924%

#713

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

915%

#715

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

884%

#716

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

848%

#717

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

846%

#718

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

823%

#721

Atom D2550

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100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo L7400

#422

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

575%

#423

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

567%

#424

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

520%

#425

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

518%

#426

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

513%

#428

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

496%

#429

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

475%

#430

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

475%

#431

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

462%

#434

Core 2 Duo L7400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Atom D2550 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo L7400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 6.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom D2550	Core 2 Duo L7400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom D2550	Core 2 Duo L7400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Atom D2550 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo L7400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom D2550 and Core 2 Duo L7400

Atom D2550

The Atom D2550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo L7400

The Core 2 Duo L7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It has 2 cores. Base frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 765 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Atom D2550 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core 2 Duo L7400's 2 cores. The Atom D2550 is built on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Atom D2550 scores 715 against the Core 2 Duo L7400's 765 — a 6.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo L7400. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom D2550 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo L7400.

Feature	Atom D2550	Core 2 Duo L7400
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2
Boost Clock	1.87 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.86 GHz+24%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Cedarview (2011−2012)	—
PassMark	715	765+7%

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Memory & Platform

The Atom D2550 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo L7400 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom D2550	Core 2 Duo L7400
Socket	FCBGA559	BGA479
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—