Core 2 Duo P7550 vs Core m3-7Y30

Core 2 Duo P7550

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2.26 GHz2009

Core m3-7Y30

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo P7550

2 / 2

2,439

+0.9%

2,418

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 P7550 is positioned at rank 192 and the Core m3-7Y30 is on rank 1116, 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 m3-7Y30

#1104

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3412%

#1105

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3362%

#1106

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3086%

#1107

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3072%

#1108

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3044%

#1110

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2940%

#1111

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2819%

#1112

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2814%

#1113

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2738%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

99%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

96%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1128

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

95%

#1129

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

95%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core m3-7Y30 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P7550	Core m3-7Y30
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo P7550 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P7550	Core m3-7Y30
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 m3-7Y30 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo P7550 and Core m3-7Y30

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 m3-7Y30

The Core m3-7Y30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,418 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo P7550 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core m3-7Y30's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.26 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7550 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core m3-7Y30 — a 14% clock advantage for the Core m3-7Y30 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core 2 Duo P7550 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core m3-7Y30 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo P7550 scores 2,439 against the Core m3-7Y30's 2,418 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo P7550. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P7550 vs 4 MB on the Core m3-7Y30.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P7550	Core m3-7Y30
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.26 GHz	2.6 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.26 GHz+126%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,439	2,418
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	645
Geekbench 6 Single	—	768
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,481

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo P7550 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core m3-7Y30 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P7550	Core m3-7Y30
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-1866 / DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo P7550) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core m3-7Y30). The Core m3-7Y30 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 615), while the Core 2 Duo P7550 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core m3-7Y30 targets Ultra-portable.