Atom E3827 vs Core 2 Duo L7200

Atom E3827

2 Cores2 Thrd8 WWMax: 1.75 GHz2013

Core 2 Duo L7200

2 Cores17 WW2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom E3827

2 / 2

665

0.0%

685

+3.0%

About PassMark

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 E3827 is positioned at rank 953 and the Core 2 Duo L7200 is on rank 56, so the Core 2 Duo L7200 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 E3827

#941

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1809%

#942

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1782%

#943

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1636%

#944

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1629%

#945

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1614%

#947

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1559%

#948

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1494%

#949

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1492%

#950

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1452%

#953

Atom E3827

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

100%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

98%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

97%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo L7200

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

97%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#44

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

214%

#45

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

211%

#46

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

194%

#47

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

193%

#48

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

191%

#50

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

185%

#51

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

177%

#52

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

177%

#53

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

172%

#56

Core 2 Duo L7200

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

96%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom E3827 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom E3827	Core 2 Duo L7200
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo L7200 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom E3827	Core 2 Duo L7200
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 E3827 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo L7200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom E3827 and Core 2 Duo L7200

Atom E3827

The Atom E3827 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.75 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo L7200

The Core 2 Duo L7200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It has 2 cores. Base frequency: 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom E3827 and Core 2 Duo L7200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Atom E3827 is built on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Atom E3827 scores 665 against the Core 2 Duo L7200's 685 — a 3% lead for the Core 2 Duo L7200. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom E3827 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo L7200.

Feature	Atom E3827	Core 2 Duo L7200
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2
Boost Clock	1.75 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	—
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-I (2013)	—
PassMark	665	685+3%

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Memory & Platform

The Atom E3827 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo L7200 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom E3827	Core 2 Duo L7200
Socket	FCBGA1170	BGA479
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—