Core 2 Duo T7800 vs Core i5-4288U

Core 2 Duo T7800

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2007

Core i5-4288U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T7800

2 / 2

2,663

+0.2%

2,659

0.0%

Core Duo T2400

Pentium Dual Core T2390

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 T7800 is positioned at rank 156 and the Core i5-4288U is on rank 1135, so the Core 2 Duo T7800 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 T7800

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

99%

#144

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

331%

#145

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

326%

#146

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

299%

#147

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

298%

#148

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

295%

#150

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

285%

#151

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

273%

#152

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

273%

#153

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

265%

#156

Core 2 Duo T7800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4288U

#1123

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3776%

#1124

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3721%

#1125

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3416%

#1126

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3400%

#1127

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3369%

#1129

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3254%

#1130

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3120%

#1131

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3115%

#1132

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3031%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

100%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

99%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

98%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

97%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

96%

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 Core i5-4288U (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7800	Core i5-4288U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T7800 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7800	Core i5-4288U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)

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 T7800 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4288U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T7800 and Core i5-4288U

Core 2 Duo T7800

The Core 2 Duo T7800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 August 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 2,663 points. Launch price was $515.

Core i5-4288U

The Core i5-4288U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,659 points. Launch price was $342.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T7800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4288U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7800 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-4288U — a 17.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-4288U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T7800 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-4288U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7800 scores 2,663 against the Core i5-4288U's 2,659 — a 0.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7800. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7800 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4288U.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7800	Core i5-4288U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.1 GHz+19%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,663	2,659
Geekbench 6 Single	—	880
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,800

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T7800 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-4288U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T7800 versus DDR3L 1600 MHz on the Core i5-4288U — the Core i5-4288U supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T7800) and Intel HM86,Intel HM87,Intel QM87 (Core i5-4288U).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7800	Core i5-4288U
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3L 1600 MHz+50%
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7800) vs true (Core i5-4288U). The Core i5-4288U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Graphics 5100), while the Core 2 Duo T7800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7800 targets Budget, Core i5-4288U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7800 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.