Core 2 Duo P7550 vs Core i7-3667U

Core 2 Duo P7550

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2.26 GHz2009

Core i7-3667U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo P7550

2 / 2

2,439

0.0%

2,451

+0.5%

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 P7550 is positioned at rank 192 and the Core i7-3667U is on rank 1197, so the Core 2 Duo P7550 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 P7550

#180

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

361%

#181

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

356%

#182

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

326%

#183

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

325%

#184

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

322%

#186

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

311%

#187

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

298%

#188

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

298%

#189

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

290%

#192

Core 2 Duo P7550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

100%

#194

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3667U

#1184

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5383%

#1185

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5305%

#1186

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4870%

#1187

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4848%

#1188

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4803%

#1190

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4639%

#1191

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4448%

#1192

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4440%

#1193

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4321%

#1197

Core i7-3667U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1198

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

98%

#1199

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1200

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1201

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1202

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

94%

#1203

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

94%

#1204

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

93%

#1205

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

93%

#1206

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

91%

#1207

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

90%

#1208

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

89%

#1210

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

87%

#1211

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3667U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo P7550 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P7550	Core i7-3667U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo P7550	Core i7-3667U
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.

Core 2 Duo P7550 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3667U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo P7550 and Core i7-3667U

Core 2 Duo P7550

The Core 2 Duo P7550 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 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.26 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,439 points. Launch price was $249.

Core i7-3667U

The Core i7-3667U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,451 points. Launch price was $346.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo P7550 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-3667U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.26 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7550 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-3667U — a 34.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-3667U (base: 2.26 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core 2 Duo P7550 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-3667U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo P7550 scores 2,439 against the Core i7-3667U's 2,451 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-3667U. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P7550 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3667U.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P7550	Core i7-3667U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.26 GHz	3.2 GHz+42%
Base Clock	2.26 GHz+13%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+1100%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,439	2,451

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo P7550 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i7-3667U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P7550	Core i7-3667U
Socket	PGA478	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo P7550) / true (Core i7-3667U). The Core i7-3667U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Core 2 Duo P7550 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-3667U rivals AMD A10-4655M.