Core 2 Duo P7570 vs Core 2 Duo P8400

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 P7570 is positioned at rank 190 and the Core 2 Duo P8400 is on rank 33, so the Core 2 Duo P8400 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 P7570

#178

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

356%

#179

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

351%

#180

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

322%

#181

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

321%

#182

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

318%

#184

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

307%

#185

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

294%

#186

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

294%

#187

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

286%

#190

Core 2 Duo P7570

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

98%

#195

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P8400

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

86%

#21

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

176%

#22

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

174%

#23

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

159%

#24

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

159%

#25

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

157%

#27

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

152%

#28

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

146%

#29

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

145%

#30

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

141%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

100%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

93%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

92%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core 2 Duo P8400 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P7570	Core 2 Duo P8400
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo P7570	Core 2 Duo P8400
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 P7570 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo P8400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo P7570 and Core 2 Duo P8400

Core 2 Duo P7570

The Core 2 Duo P7570 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: 2,470 points. Launch price was $249.

Core 2 Duo P8400

The Core 2 Duo P8400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 July 2008 (17 years ago). 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: 2,497 points. Launch price was $209.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo P7570 and Core 2 Duo P8400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.26 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7570 versus 2.26 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P8400 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.26 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). Both are built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo P7570 scores 2,470 against the Core 2 Duo P8400's 2,497 — a 1.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo P8400. Both processors carry 3 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P7570	Core 2 Duo P8400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.26 GHz	2.26 GHz
Base Clock	2.26 GHz	2.26 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,470	2,497+1%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P7570	Core 2 Duo P8400
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo P7570) / true (Core 2 Duo P8400). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo P8400 rivals Turion II Ultra M600.