C-60 vs Core i7-620LM

C-60

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2011

Core i7-620LM

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

C-60

2 / 2

1,483

+1.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-620LM

2 / 4

1,463

0.0%

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 C-60 is positioned at rank 704 and the Core i7-620LM is on rank 1208, so the C-60 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 C-60

#692

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

989%

#693

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

975%

#694

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

895%

#695

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

891%

#696

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

883%

#698

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

852%

#699

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

817%

#700

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

816%

#701

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

794%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-620LM

#1196

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6012%

#1197

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5924%

#1198

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5439%

#1199

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5414%

#1200

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5364%

#1202

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5180%

#1203

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4967%

#1204

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4959%

#1205

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4826%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

100%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

98%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

95%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

94%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

94%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

93%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

91%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

91%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

85%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-620LM leads in gaming performance. However, the C-60 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	C-60	Core i7-620LM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the C-60 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 93% cheaper ($20 vs $300) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	C-60	Core i7-620LM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1421%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

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.

C-60 Benchmark Check

Core i7-620LM Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of C-60 and Core i7-620LM

C-60

The C-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,483 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-620LM

The Core i7-620LM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,463 points. Launch price was $300.

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Processing Power

The C-60 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-620LM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the C-60 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-620LM — a 71.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-620LM (base: 1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The C-60 uses the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture (40 nm), while the Core i7-620LM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the C-60 scores 1,483 against the Core i7-620LM's 1,463 — a 1.4% lead for the C-60. L3 cache: 0 kB on the C-60 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-620LM.

Feature	C-60	Core i7-620LM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.33 GHz	2.8 GHz+111%
Base Clock	1 GHz	2 GHz+100%
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	40 nm	32 nm-20%
Architecture	Ontario (2011−2012)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,483+1%	1,463
Geekbench 6 Single	—	450
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	900

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Memory & Platform

The C-60 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-620LM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Core i7-620LM supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (C-60) vs 2 (Core i7-620LM). PCIe lanes: 4 (C-60) vs 16 (Core i7-620LM) — the Core i7-620LM offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA413 (C-60) and QM57,HM55 (Core i7-620LM).

Feature	C-60	Core i7-620LM
Socket	FT1	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	16+300%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (C-60) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-620LM). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6290 (C-60) and Intel HD Graphics (Core i7-620LM) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-620LM targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i7-620LM rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.