Core 2 Duo U7500 vs Celeron N3350
Core 2 Duo U7500
Celeron N3350
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Celeron N3350 is on rank 1068, so the Core 2 Duo U7500 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 Celeron N3350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Celeron N3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Celeron N3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+974%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
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 Celeron N3350
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.
Celeron N3350
The Celeron N3350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,112 points. Launch price was $24.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo U7500 and Celeron N3350 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.06 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7500 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron N3350 — a 77.5% clock advantage for the Celeron N3350 (base: 1.06 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core 2 Duo U7500 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron N3350 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7500 scores 1,116 against the Celeron N3350's 1,112 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo U7500. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 180 vs 250, a 32.6% lead for the Celeron N3350 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 320 vs 450 (33.8% advantage for the Celeron N3350). Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Celeron N3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.06 GHz | 2.4 GHz+126% |
| Base Clock | 1.06 GHz | 1.1 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,116 | 1,112 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180 | 250+39% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 320 | 450+41% |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo U7500 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N3350 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-533 on the Core 2 Duo U7500 versus LPDDR4-2400 on the Celeron N3350 — the Celeron N3350 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N3350 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. PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Duo U7500) vs 6 (Celeron N3350) — the Celeron N3350 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GM965,945GME (Core 2 Duo U7500) and SoC (Celeron N3350).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Celeron N3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA479 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | LPDDR4-2400+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Duo U7500) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron N3350). The Celeron N3350 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Core 2 Duo U7500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo U7500 targets Ultra Low Voltage Laptop, Celeron N3350 targets Entry Level Laptop/NUC. Direct competitor: Celeron N3350 rivals AMD A4-9120.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Celeron N3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Ultra Low Voltage Laptop | Entry Level Laptop/NUC |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo U7500 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron N3350 debuted at $107.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Celeron N3350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-7% | $107 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2016 |
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