Core 2 Duo T7800 vs Core i5-4402E

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo T7800

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2007

Core i5-4402E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T7800

2 / 2

2,663

0.0%

2,681

+0.7%

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 i5-4402E is on rank 1080, 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 i5-4402E

#1068

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2911%

#1069

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2868%

#1070

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2633%

#1071

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2621%

#1072

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2597%

#1074

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2508%

#1075

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2405%

#1076

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2401%

#1077

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2336%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

100%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

98%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

95%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

94%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

94%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

93%

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 i5-4402E (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7800	Core i5-4402E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
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 i5-4402E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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 i5-4402E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T7800 and Core i5-4402E

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 i5-4402E

The Core i5-4402E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 3 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,681 points. Launch price was $266.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T7800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4402E's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7800 versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4402E — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-4402E (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T7800 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-4402E uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7800 scores 2,663 against the Core i5-4402E's 2,681 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-4402E. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7800 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4402E.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7800	Core i5-4402E
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	2.7 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+63%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,663	2,681

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T7800 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-4402E uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7800	Core i5-4402E
Socket	PGA478	BGA1364
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 T7800) / not specified (Core i5-4402E). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7800 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.