Core 2 Duo T7500 vs Pentium G4400T
Core 2 Duo T7500
Pentium G4400T
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 T7500 is positioned at rank 88 and the Pentium G4400T is on rank 536, so the Core 2 Duo T7500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7500
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T7500 | Pentium G4400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T7500 | Pentium G4400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1390%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) |
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 T7500 and Pentium G4400T
Core 2 Duo T7500
The Core 2 Duo T7500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 May 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,308 points. Launch price was $234.
Pentium G4400T
The Pentium G4400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,323 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo T7500 and Pentium G4400T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7500 versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4400T — a 27.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T7500 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium G4400T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7500 scores 2,308 against the Pentium G4400T's 2,323 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G4400T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7500 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4400T.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T7500 | Pentium G4400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,308 | 2,323 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 507 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T7500 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G4400T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T7500 | Pentium G4400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7500) / not specified (Pentium G4400T). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7500 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T7500 | Pentium G4400T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo T7500 launched at $316 MSRP, while the Pentium G4400T debuted at $64. At current prices ($5 vs $75), the Core 2 Duo T7500 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo T7500 delivers 461.6 pts/$ vs 31.0 pts/$ for the Pentium G4400T — making the Core 2 Duo T7500 the 174.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T7500 | Pentium G4400T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $316 | $64-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-93% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 461.6+1389% | 31.0 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2015 |
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