Celeron 1047UE vs Core 2 Duo L7200

CPU

GPU

Celeron 1047UE

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2013

Core 2 Duo L7200

2 Cores17 WW2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 1047UE

2 / 2

675

0.0%

685

+1.5%

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 Celeron 1047UE is positioned at rank 1170 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 Celeron 1047UE

#1158

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4347%

#1159

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4283%

#1160

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3932%

#1161

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3914%

#1162

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3878%

#1164

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3745%

#1165

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3591%

#1166

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3585%

#1167

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3489%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

99%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

97%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

96%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

96%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

96%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

93%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

91%

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 Celeron 1047UE (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 1047UE	Core 2 Duo L7200
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 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	Celeron 1047UE	Core 2 Duo L7200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Celeron 1047UE Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo L7200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 1047UE and Core 2 Duo L7200

Celeron 1047UE

The Celeron 1047UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 675 points. Launch price was $134.

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 Celeron 1047UE and Core 2 Duo L7200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron 1047UE is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 1047UE scores 675 against the Core 2 Duo L7200's 685 — a 1.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo L7200. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1047UE vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo L7200.

Feature	Celeron 1047UE	Core 2 Duo L7200
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	4 MB L2 Cache+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	—
PassMark	675	685+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	159	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	293	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 1047UE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo L7200 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 1047UE	Core 2 Duo L7200
Socket	BGA1023	BGA479
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 1047UE) / not specified (Core 2 Duo L7200). The Celeron 1047UE includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo L7200 requires a dedicated GPU.