Core 2 Duo E7600 vs Pentium N3530
Core 2 Duo E7600
Pentium N3530
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E7600 is positioned at rank 1019 and the Pentium N3530 is on rank 1156, so the Core 2 Duo E7600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E7600
Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3530
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E7600 | Pentium N3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E7600 | Pentium N3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+152%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E7600 and Pentium N3530
Core 2 Duo E7600
The Core 2 Duo E7600 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 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 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: 1,150 points. Launch price was $249.
Pentium N3530
The Pentium N3530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.58 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,159 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo E7600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium N3530 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3530 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.07 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7600 versus 2.58 GHz on the Pentium N3530 — a 189.4% clock advantage for the Pentium N3530 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 2.16 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E7600 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium N3530 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E7600 scores 1,150 against the Pentium N3530's 1,159 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium N3530. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E7600 vs 2 MB on the Pentium N3530.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7600 | Pentium N3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.07 GHz | 2.58 GHz+3586% |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz+42% | 2.16 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,150 | 1,159 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 422 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 690 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E7600 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium N3530 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7600 | Pentium N3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo E7600) / not specified (Pentium N3530). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E7600 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E7600 rivals Athlon II X2 250.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7600 | Pentium N3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo E7600 launched at $133 MSRP, while the Pentium N3530 debuted at $161. At current prices ($50 vs $20), the Pentium N3530 is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E7600 delivers 23.0 pts/$ vs 58.0 pts/$ for the Pentium N3530 — making the Pentium N3530 the 86.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7600 | Pentium N3530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $133-17% | $161 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $20-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.0 | 58.0+152% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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