Core 2 Duo P7550 vs Pentium Silver N5000

Core 2 Duo P7550

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2.26 GHz2009

Pentium Silver N5000

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo P7550

2 / 2

2,439

0.0%

2,442

+0.1%

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 Pentium Silver N5000 is on rank 459, 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 Pentium Silver N5000

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

97%

#447

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

601%

#448

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

592%

#449

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

543%

#450

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

541%

#451

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

536%

#453

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

518%

#454

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

496%

#455

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

495%

#456

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

482%

#459

Pentium Silver N5000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Silver N5000 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P7550	Pentium Silver N5000
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)	✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 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	Pentium Silver N5000
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

Pentium Silver N5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo P7550 and Pentium Silver N5000

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.

Pentium Silver N5000

The Pentium Silver N5000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,442 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo P7550 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium Silver N5000 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver N5000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.26 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7550 versus 2.7 GHz on the Pentium Silver N5000 — a 17.7% clock advantage for the Pentium Silver N5000 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core 2 Duo P7550 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Silver N5000 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo P7550 scores 2,439 against the Pentium Silver N5000's 2,442 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Silver N5000. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P7550 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver N5000.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P7550	Pentium Silver N5000
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.26 GHz	2.7 GHz+19%
Base Clock	2.26 GHz+105%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Goldmont Plus (2017)
PassMark	2,439	2,442

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo P7550 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium Silver N5000 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.