Core 2 Duo E8235 vs Core 2 Duo E6750

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Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E6750

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

55465%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

52409%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

38053%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

11464%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

9081%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7944%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4550%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4490%

#9

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 Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo E8235 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo E6750 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core 2 Duo E6750
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo E6750 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 25% cheaper ($15 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core 2 Duo E6750
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+35%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 E8235 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E8235 and Core 2 Duo E6750

Core 2 Duo E8235

The Core 2 Duo E8235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,020 points. Launch price was $249.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo E8235 and Core 2 Duo E6750 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8235 versus 2.67 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E6750 — a 4.8% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8235 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E8235 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E6750 uses Conroe (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8235 scores 1,020 against the Core 2 Duo E6750's 1,029 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo E6750.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core 2 Duo E6750
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+5%	2.67 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+5%	2.66 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB
Process	45 nm-31%	65 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Conroe (2006−2007)
PassMark	1,020	1,029

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo E8235 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core 2 Duo E6750 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core 2 Duo E6750
Socket	P	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo E8235) / true (Core 2 Duo E6750). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E6750 rivals Phenom X3 8450.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core 2 Duo E6750
Integrated GPU	—	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	true

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo E8235 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E6750 debuted at $183. At current prices ($20 vs $15), the Core 2 Duo E6750 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E8235 delivers 51.0 pts/$ vs 68.6 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E6750 — making the Core 2 Duo E6750 the 29.4% better value option.