Core 2 Duo U7500 vs Athlon II M340
Core 2 Duo U7500
Athlon II M340
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 U7500 is positioned at rank 1051 and the Athlon II M340 is on rank 1001, so the Athlon II M340 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 U7500
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II M340
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 U7500 and Athlon II M340
Core 2 Duo U7500
The Core 2 Duo U7500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.06 GHz, with boost up to 1.06 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,116 points. Launch price was $249.
Athlon II M340
The Athlon II M340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo U7500 and Athlon II M340 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.06 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7500 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II M340 — a 69.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II M340. The Core 2 Duo U7500 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon II M340 uses Caspian (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7500 scores 1,116 against the Athlon II M340's 1,115 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo U7500. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 180 vs 858, a 130.6% lead for the Athlon II M340 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 320 vs 1,500 (129.7% advantage for the Athlon II M340).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.06 GHz | 2.2 GHz+108% |
| Base Clock | 1.06 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) | Caspian (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,116 | 1,115 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180 | 858+377% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 320 | 1,500+369% |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo U7500 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon II M340 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-533 memory speed. The Athlon II M340 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GM965,945GME (Core 2 Duo U7500) and RS880M (Athlon II M340).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA479 | S1g3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Duo U7500) vs AMD-V (Athlon II M340). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo U7500 targets Ultra Low Voltage Laptop, Athlon II M340 targets Laptop.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Ultra Low Voltage Laptop | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo U7500 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Athlon II M340 debuted at $80. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Core 2 Duo U7500 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo U7500 delivers 111.6 pts/$ vs 74.3 pts/$ for the Athlon II M340 — making the Core 2 Duo U7500 the 40.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $80-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.6+50% | 74.3 |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2009 |
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