Core 2 Duo E6550 vs Pentium 2030M

Core 2 Duo E6550

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.33 GHz2007

Pentium 2030M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo E6550

2 / 2

1,395

0.0%

1,396

+0.1%

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 Core 2 Duo E6550 is positioned at rank 1022 and the Pentium 2030M is on rank 27, so the Pentium 2030M 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 Core 2 Duo E6550

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

36415%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

34409%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

24984%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7527%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5962%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5215%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2987%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2948%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2684%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2684%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2654%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2582%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2546%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2536%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2513%

#396

Ryzen Embedded R2314

MSRP: $300|Avg: $762

90%

#1022

Core 2 Duo E6550

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

100%

#1023

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

98%

#1024

Core i7-3960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $60

98%

#1025

Celeron 2.70

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#1027

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

94%

#1028

Core 2 Quad Q8200

MSRP: $224|Avg: $36

94%

#1029

A12-9800E

MSRP: $426|Avg: $150

94%

#1030

Phenom II X6 1065T

MSRP: $426|Avg: $170

94%

#1031

Celeron 440

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

93%

#1032

A8-3820

MSRP: $280|Avg: $200

91%

#1033

Core i7-860S

MSRP: $299|Avg: $96

91%

#1035

PRO A10-8770E

MSRP: $395|Avg: $210

89%

#1036

Core 2 Duo E4700

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

89%

#1037

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

MSRP: $230|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 2030M

#15

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

168%

#16

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

166%

#17

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

152%

#18

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

151%

#19

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

150%

#21

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

145%

#22

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

139%

#23

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

139%

#24

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

135%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

100%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

100%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

98%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

98%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

98%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

97%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

95%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

89%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

88%

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 Pentium 2030M (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E6550	Pentium 2030M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo E6550 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E6550	Pentium 2030M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+570%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)

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.

Core 2 Duo E6550 Benchmark Check

Pentium 2030M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E6550 and Pentium 2030M

Core 2 Duo E6550

The Core 2 Duo E6550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,395 points. Launch price was $249.

Pentium 2030M

The Pentium 2030M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,396 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo E6550 and Pentium 2030M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.33 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E6550 versus 2.5 GHz on the Pentium 2030M — a 7% clock advantage for the Pentium 2030M (base: 2.33 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E6550 uses the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium 2030M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E6550 scores 1,395 against the Pentium 2030M's 1,396 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium 2030M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E6550 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 2030M.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E6550	Pentium 2030M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.33 GHz	2.5 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.33 GHz	2.5 GHz+7%
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Conroe (2006−2007)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,395	1,396

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo E6550 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium 2030M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.