Core 2 Duo T7800 vs FX-4100

Core 2 Duo T7800 vs FX-4100 Performance Spectrum

Core 2 Duo T7800

2 / 2

2,663

+1.3%

2,630

0.0%

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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.

Core 2 Duo T7800 vs FX-4100 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Core 2 Duo T7800 vs FX-4100: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core 2 Duo T7800

2007

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 4W instead of 95W, a 91W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

FX-4100

2011

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (2,630 vs 2,663).
❌Launch MSRP is still $115 MSRP, while Core 2 Duo T7800 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌2275% higher power demand at 95W vs 4W.

Quick Answers

So, is FX-4100 better than Core 2 Duo T7800?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, FX-4100 is ahead with a 0.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core 2 Duo T7800 pulls ahead with 1.3% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 2 Duo T7800 is the stronger fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

FX-4100 is the better buy right now. FX-4100 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $115 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Core 2 Duo T7800 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.3% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (22.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

FX-4100 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2011 vs 2007). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Core 2 Duo T7800 vs FX-4100 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

FX-4100

The FX-4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,630 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T7800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the FX-4100 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7800 versus 3.8 GHz on the FX-4100 — a 37.5% clock advantage for the FX-4100 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T7800 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the FX-4100 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7800 scores 2,663 against the FX-4100's 2,630 — a 1.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7800. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7800 vs 8192 kB on the FX-4100.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7800	FX-4100
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+46%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	0 kB	8192 kB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4096 kB
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Zambezi (2011−2012)
PassMark	2,663+1%	2,630

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T7800 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the FX-4100 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7800	FX-4100
Socket	PGA478	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7800) / not specified (FX-4100). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7800 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.