Core 2 Duo P7570 vs FX-9800P

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo P7570

2 / 2

2,470

+0.4%

2,460

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 P7570 is positioned at rank 190 and the FX-9800P is on rank 949, so the Core 2 Duo P7570 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 FX-9800P

#937

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1789%

#938

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1763%

#939

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1618%

#940

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1611%

#941

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1596%

#943

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1541%

#944

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1478%

#945

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1476%

#946

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1436%

#949

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

99%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

97%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

96%

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 FX-9800P (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P7570	FX-9800P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo P7570 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P7570	FX-9800P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)

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

FX-9800P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo P7570 and FX-9800P

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.

FX-9800P

The FX-9800P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per module). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,460 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo P7570 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the FX-9800P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-9800P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.26 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7570 versus 3.6 GHz on the FX-9800P — a 45.7% clock advantage for the FX-9800P (base: 2.26 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core 2 Duo P7570 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the FX-9800P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo P7570 scores 2,470 against the FX-9800P's 2,460 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo P7570.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P7570	FX-9800P
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.26 GHz	3.6 GHz+59%
Base Clock	2.26 GHz	2.7 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB (per module)
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,470	2,460

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo P7570 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the FX-9800P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.