Core 2 Duo E6750 vs Core i5-13400F

Core 2 Duo E6750

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.67 GHz2007

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo E6750

2 / 2

1,029

0.0%

25,029

+2332.4%

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. The Core 2 Duo E6750 is positioned at rank #1069 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 E6750

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

55465%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

52409%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

38053%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

11464%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

9081%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7944%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4550%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4490%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

4089%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

4088%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

4043%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3933%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3878%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3863%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3828%

#1069

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

100%

#1070

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

100%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

96%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

89%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

88%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

85%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

82%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

76%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

72%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

71%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

70%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

70%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

69%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

64%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

64%

#1084

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

107%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

107%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

106%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

106%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

105%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

105%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

104%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

104%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

104%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

76%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

104%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

103%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

102%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

101%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

101%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

101%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

100%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

100%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

100%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

99%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

98%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

98%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

97%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

97%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

97%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

96%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

96%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

94%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

94%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

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 Core i5-13400F (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E6750	Core i5-13400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo E6750 (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 E6750	Core i5-13400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+103%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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 E6750 Benchmark Check

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E6750 and Core i5-13400F

Core 2 Duo E6750

The Core 2 Duo E6750 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 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 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: 1,029 points. Launch price was $249.

Core i5-13400F

The Core i5-13400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo E6750 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E6750 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 53.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E6750 uses the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E6750 scores 1,029 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 184.2% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E6750 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E6750	Core i5-13400F
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	10 / 16+400%
Boost Clock	2.67 GHz	4.6 GHz+72%
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+6%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	20 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+220%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	65 nm	Intel 7 nm-89%
Architecture	Conroe (2006−2007)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	1,029	25,029+2332%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	16,211
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,407
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	11,408

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo E6750 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Core 2 Duo E6750 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F — the Core 2 Duo E6750 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-13400F supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core 2 Duo E6750) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Core i5-13400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E6750) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).

Feature	Core 2 Duo E6750	Core i5-13400F
Socket	LGA775	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 5.0+355%
Max RAM Speed	1333+26560%	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	16	192 GB+1258291100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core 2 Duo E6750) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E6750 rivals Phenom X3 8450; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E6750	Core i5-13400F
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo E6750 launched at $183 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($15 vs $180), the Core 2 Duo E6750 is $165 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E6750 delivers 68.6 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Core i5-13400F the 67.9% better value option.