Core 2 Duo T7200 vs Phenom II X4 900e
Core 2 Duo T7200
Phenom II X4 900e
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Phenom II X4 900e is on rank 373, so the Core 2 Duo T7200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7200
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 900e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T7200 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T7200 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T7200 and Phenom II X4 900e
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.
Phenom II X4 900e
The Phenom II X4 900e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,727 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T7200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X4 900e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 900e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7200 versus 2.4 GHz on the Phenom II X4 900e — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 900e (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T7200 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Phenom II X4 900e uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7200 scores 1,717 against the Phenom II X4 900e's 1,727 — a 0.6% lead for the Phenom II X4 900e. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7200 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 900e.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T7200 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,717 | 1,727 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T7200 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom II X4 900e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T7200 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7200) / not specified (Phenom II X4 900e). 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 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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