Core 2 Duo L7200
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Core 2 Duo T5200

Core 2 Duo L7200 vs Core 2 Duo T5200

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Intel

Core 2 Duo T5200

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.66 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 Core 2 Duo T5200 is on rank 263, 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 Core 2 Duo T5200

#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
99%
#251
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
416%
#252
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
410%
#253
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
376%
#254
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
375%
#255
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
371%
#257
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
359%
#258
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
344%
#259
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
343%
#260
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
334%
#263
Core 2 Duo T5200
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#277
Core 2 Extreme X9100
MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo T5200 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo L7200 in both compute-intensive tasks (2.9% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore 2 Duo L7200Core 2 Duo T5200
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore 2 Duo L7200Core 2 Duo T5200
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo L7200 and Core 2 Duo T5200

Intel

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.

Intel

Core 2 Duo T5200

The Core 2 Duo T5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 34 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $249.

Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo L7200 and Core 2 Duo T5200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Core 2 Duo T5200 is built on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo L7200 scores 685 against the Core 2 Duo T5200's 705 — a 2.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5200. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo L7200 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T5200.

FeatureCore 2 Duo L7200Core 2 Duo T5200
Cores / Threads
2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.66 GHz
Base Clock
1.33 GHz
1.6 GHz+20%
L3 Cache
4 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2 MB
Process
65 nm
65 nm
Architecture
Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark
685
705+3%
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA479 socket with PCIe 1.1.

FeatureCore 2 Duo L7200Core 2 Duo T5200
Socket
BGA479
BGA479
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 1.1