Core 2 Duo T5600 vs Pentium 4415Y

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 T5600 is positioned at rank 1179 and the Pentium 4415Y is on rank 674, so the Pentium 4415Y 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 T5600

#1167

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4535%

#1168

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4468%

#1169

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4102%

#1170

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4083%

#1171

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4046%

#1173

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3907%

#1174

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3747%

#1175

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3740%

#1176

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3640%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

100%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

100%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

97%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

94%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

93%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

90%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

87%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4415Y

#662

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

927%

#663

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

914%

#664

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

839%

#665

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

835%

#666

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

827%

#668

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

799%

#669

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

766%

#670

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

765%

#671

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

744%

#674

Pentium 4415Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

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 4415Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5600	Pentium 4415Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($241)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5600 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5600	Pentium 4415Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($241)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 T5600 Benchmark Check

Pentium 4415Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5600 and Pentium 4415Y

Core 2 Duo T5600

The Core 2 Duo T5600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 July 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 34 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,560 points. Launch price was $241.

Pentium 4415Y

The Pentium 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T5600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 4415Y's 2 cores. The Core 2 Duo T5600 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium 4415Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5600 scores 1,560 against the Pentium 4415Y's 1,582 — a 1.4% lead for the Pentium 4415Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T5600 vs 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4415Y.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5600	Pentium 4415Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.83 GHz+14%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB SmartCache
L2 Cache	2 MB	—
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,560	1,582+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T5600 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium 4415Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5600	Pentium 4415Y
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—