Core 2 Duo L7200 vs Celeron B720

Core 2 Duo L7200

2 Cores17 WW2007

Celeron B720

1 Cores1 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo L7200

2 /

685

+3.0%

665

0.0%

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 L7200 is positioned at rank 56 and the Celeron B720 is on rank 1091, so the Core 2 Duo L7200 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 L7200

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

97%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#44

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

214%

#45

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

211%

#46

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

194%

#47

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

193%

#48

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

191%

#50

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

185%

#51

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

177%

#52

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

177%

#53

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

172%

#56

Core 2 Duo L7200

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

96%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron B720

#1078

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3088%

#1079

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3043%

#1080

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2794%

#1081

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2781%

#1082

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2756%

#1084

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2661%

#1085

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2552%

#1086

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2547%

#1087

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2479%

#1091

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1092

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#1093

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1095

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1096

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1097

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

98%

#1098

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1099

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1100

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

97%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1103

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1104

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron B720 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo L7200 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo L7200	Celeron B720
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo L7200	Celeron B720
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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 L7200 Benchmark Check

Celeron B720 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo L7200 and Celeron B720

Core 2 Duo L7200

The Core 2 Duo L7200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It has 2 cores. Base frequency: 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $249.

Celeron B720

The Celeron B720 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo L7200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron B720 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core 2 Duo L7200 has 1 more core. The Celeron B720 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo L7200 scores 685 against the Celeron B720's 665 — a 3% lead for the Core 2 Duo L7200. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo L7200 vs 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B720.

Feature	Core 2 Duo L7200	Celeron B720
Cores / Threads	2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	—	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.33 GHz	1.7 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	4 MB L2 Cache+167%	1.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	—	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	685+3%	665

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo L7200 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron B720 uses G2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo L7200	Celeron B720
Socket	BGA479	G2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo L7200) / VT-x (Celeron B720). The Celeron B720 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo L7200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B720 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B720 rivals Pentium 967.