Core 2 Duo T7200 vs Pentium G2020

Core 2 Duo T7200

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2 GHz2006

Pentium G2020

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T7200

2 / 2

1,717

+0.7%

1,705

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 G2020 is on rank 648, 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 G2020

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11701%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11056%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8028%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2418%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1916%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1676%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

960%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

947%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

863%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

862%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

853%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

830%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

818%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

815%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

808%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

98%

#648

Pentium G2020

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#649

Pentium G3450

MSRP: $82|Avg: $25

100%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

100%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

99%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

98%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

98%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

98%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

98%

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 G2020 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7200	Pentium G2020
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($6)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 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 G2020
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+152%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($6)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 G2020 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T7200 and Pentium G2020

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 G2020

The Pentium G2020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,705 points. Launch price was $60.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T7200 and Pentium G2020 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7200 versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G2020 — a 36.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T7200 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium G2020 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7200 scores 1,717 against the Pentium G2020's 1,705 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7200. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7200 vs 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2020.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7200	Pentium G2020
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.9 GHz+45%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.9 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	0 kB	3072 kB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	256 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,717	1,705

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T7200 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G2020 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7200	Pentium G2020
Socket	PGA478	LGA1155
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 G2020). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7200 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7200 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7200	Pentium G2020
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x	—
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo T7200 launched at $286 MSRP, while the Pentium G2020 debuted at $64. At current prices ($6 vs $15), the Core 2 Duo T7200 is $9 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo T7200 delivers 286.2 pts/$ vs 113.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G2020 — making the Core 2 Duo T7200 the 86.3% better value option.