Core 2 Duo T7400 vs Core Duo T2700

Core 2 Duo T7400

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.16 GHz2006

Core Duo T2700

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.33 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T7400

2 / 2

1,861

+0.1%

1,860

0.0%

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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 T7400 is positioned at rank 1027 and the Core Duo T2700 is on rank 1233, so the Core 2 Duo T7400 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 T7400

#1015

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2364%

#1016

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2330%

#1017

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2139%

#1018

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2129%

#1019

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2109%

#1021

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2037%

#1022

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1953%

#1023

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1950%

#1024

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1898%

#1027

Core 2 Duo T7400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

100%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

98%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

96%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

94%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2700

#1221

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

10441%

#1222

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

10288%

#1223

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

9445%

#1224

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

9402%

#1225

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

9316%

#1227

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

8996%

#1228

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

8626%

#1229

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

8612%

#1230

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

8381%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

100%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

84%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

76%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

74%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

72%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

65%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

60%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo T7400 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core Duo T2700 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7400	Core Duo T2700
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($663)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7400	Core Duo T2700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($663)

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 T7400 Benchmark Check

Core Duo T2700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T7400 and Core Duo T2700

Core 2 Duo T7400

The Core 2 Duo T7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 August 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 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: 1,861 points. Launch price was $286.

Core Duo T2700

The Core Duo T2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 July 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,860 points. Launch price was $663.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T7400 and Core Duo T2700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7400 versus 2.33 GHz on the Core Duo T2700 — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2700 (base: 2.16 GHz vs 2.33 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T7400 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core Duo T2700 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7400 scores 1,861 against the Core Duo T2700's 1,860 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7400. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 310 vs 200, a 43.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7400 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 550 vs 350 (44.4% advantage for the Core 2 Duo T7400). Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7400	Core Duo T2700
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.16 GHz	2.33 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.16 GHz	2.33 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark	1,861	1,860
Geekbench 6 Single	310+55%	200
Geekbench 6 Multi	550+57%	350

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core 2 Duo T7400) vs 0 (Core Duo T2700) — the Core 2 Duo T7400 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 945GT,GME965 (Core 2 Duo T7400) and 945GM,945PM,945GME (Core Duo T2700).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7400	Core Duo T2700
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7400 targets Legacy Laptop, Core Duo T2700 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core Duo T2700 rivals Core 2 Duo T5600.