Core 2 Duo T7200 vs Pentium 4425Y

Core 2 Duo T7200

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2 GHz2006

Pentium 4425Y

2 Cores4 Thrd6 WW2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T7200

2 / 2

1,717

+1.1%

1,699

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 T7200 is positioned at rank 29 and the Pentium 4425Y is on rank 941, so the Core 2 Duo T7200 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 T7200

#17

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

171%

#18

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

168%

#19

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

155%

#20

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

154%

#21

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

152%

#23

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

147%

#24

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

141%

#25

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

141%

#26

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

137%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

100%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

100%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

99%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

99%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

97%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

90%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

89%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4425Y

#929

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1727%

#930

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1702%

#931

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1562%

#932

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1555%

#933

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1541%

#935

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1488%

#936

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1427%

#937

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1424%

#938

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1386%

#941

Pentium 4425Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

98%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#950

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

96%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

95%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

95%

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 Pentium 4425Y (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7200	Pentium 4425Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($6)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T7200 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7200	Pentium 4425Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($6)	✅ 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 T7200 Benchmark Check

Pentium 4425Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T7200 and Pentium 4425Y

Core 2 Duo T7200

The Core 2 Duo T7200 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 34 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,717 points. Launch price was $286.

Pentium 4425Y

The Pentium 4425Y 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: 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T7200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 4425Y's 2 cores. The Core 2 Duo T7200 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium 4425Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7200 scores 1,717 against the Pentium 4425Y's 1,699 — a 1.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7200. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7200 vs 2 MB on the Pentium 4425Y.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7200	Pentium 4425Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	—
Base Clock	2 GHz+18%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	—
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,717+1%	1,699

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T7200 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium 4425Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7200	Pentium 4425Y
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7200) / not specified (Pentium 4425Y). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7200 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7200 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.