Core 2 Duo E7500 vs Core 2 Duo E8400

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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 E7500 is positioned at rank 992 and the Core 2 Duo E8400 is on rank 508, so the Core 2 Duo E8400 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 E7500

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

30441%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

28764%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

20885%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6292%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4984%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4360%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2497%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2464%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2244%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2244%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2219%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2159%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2129%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2120%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2101%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

100%

#992

Core 2 Duo E7500

MSRP: $113|Avg: $10

100%

#993

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

100%

#996

Core i7-930

MSRP: $294|Avg: $20

99%

#997

Core i7-920

MSRP: $284|Avg: $79

99%

#998

Core i7-4960X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $136

98%

#999

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#1001

Core 2 Duo E4400

MSRP: $113|Avg: $20

95%

#1002

Pentium D 915

MSRP: $74|Avg: $10

93%

#1003

Core 2 Quad Q9400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

92%

#1004

Core i5-655K

MSRP: $216|Avg: $55

91%

#1005

Celeron 450

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

91%

#1006

Core 2 Duo E4600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E8400

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8028%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

7585%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

5508%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1659%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1314%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1150%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

659%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

650%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

592%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

592%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

585%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

569%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

561%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

559%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

554%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

97%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

99%

#508

Core 2 Duo E8400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#511

Athlon X4 880K

MSRP: $95|Avg: $25

99%

#515

Athlon X4 870K

MSRP: $90|Avg: $35

99%

#518

Pentium G2030T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

98%

#519

Athlon X4 730

MSRP: $60|Avg: $52

98%

#520

Core i3-7101E

MSRP: $117|Avg: $50

98%

#522

Athlon II X4 740

MSRP: $71|Avg: $20

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo E8400 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo E7500 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E7500	Core 2 Duo E8400
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo E7500	Core 2 Duo E8400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core 2 Duo E8400

Core 2 Duo E7500

The Core 2 Duo E7500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,157 points. Launch price was $249.

Core 2 Duo E8400

The Core 2 Duo E8400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,165 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core 2 Duo E8400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.93 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7500 versus 3 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8400 — a 105.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8400 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 3 GHz). Both are built on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E7500 scores 1,157 against the Core 2 Duo E8400's 1,165 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8400. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E7500	Core 2 Duo E8400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.93 GHz	3 GHz+223%
Base Clock	2.93 GHz	3 GHz+2%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	3 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+100%
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Wolfdale (2008−2010)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	1,157	1,165

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA775 socket with PCIe 1.1. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Core 2 Duo E7500 versus 1333 on the Core 2 Duo E8400 — the Core 2 Duo E8400 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core 2 Duo E8400 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: G31,P35,G41 (Core 2 Duo E7500) and P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E8400).

Feature	Core 2 Duo E7500	Core 2 Duo E8400
Socket	LGA775	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	1333+44333%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+52428700%	16
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Core 2 Duo E7500) vs true (Core 2 Duo E8400). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E8400 rivals Phenom II X2 550.