Core 2 Duo T5200 vs Atom E3827

Core 2 Duo T5200

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.66 GHz2006

Atom E3827

2 Cores2 Thrd8 WWMax: 1.75 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5200

2 / 2

705

+6.0%

665

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 T5200 is positioned at rank 263 and the Atom E3827 is on rank 953, so the Core 2 Duo T5200 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 T5200

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

99%

#251

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

416%

#252

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

410%

#253

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

376%

#254

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

375%

#255

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

371%

#257

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

359%

#258

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

344%

#259

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

343%

#260

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

334%

#263

Core 2 Duo T5200

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#277

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom E3827

#941

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1809%

#942

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1782%

#943

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1636%

#944

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1629%

#945

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1614%

#947

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1559%

#948

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1494%

#949

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1492%

#950

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1452%

#953

Atom E3827

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

100%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

98%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

97%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

94%

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 Atom E3827 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5200	Atom E3827
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5200 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5200	Atom E3827
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 T5200 Benchmark Check

Atom E3827 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5200 and Atom E3827

Core 2 Duo T5200

The Core 2 Duo T5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 34 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $249.

Atom E3827

The Atom E3827 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.75 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T5200 and Atom E3827 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5200 versus 1.75 GHz on the Atom E3827 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Atom E3827. The Core 2 Duo T5200 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom E3827 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5200 scores 705 against the Atom E3827's 665 — a 5.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5200	Atom E3827
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.66 GHz	1.75 GHz+5%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Bay Trail-I (2013)
PassMark	705+6%	665

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T5200 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom E3827 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5200	Atom E3827
Socket	BGA479	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	4