Core 2 Duo U7500
VS
E2-1800

Core 2 Duo U7500 vs E2-1800

Intel

Core 2 Duo U7500

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.06 GHz2006
VS
AMD

E2-1800

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2012

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 E2-1800 is on rank 826, so the E2-1800 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 U7500

#1039
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2629%
#1040
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2591%
#1041
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2378%
#1042
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2367%
#1043
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2346%
#1045
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2265%
#1046
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2172%
#1047
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2168%
#1048
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2110%
#1051
Core 2 Duo U7500
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
100%
#1052
Pentium 987
MSRP: $134|Avg: $20
99%
#1053
Core i7-4910MQ
MSRP: $570|Avg: $570
99%
#1054
Pentium T4400
MSRP: $107|Avg: $5
98%
#1056
Athlon X2 QL-65
MSRP: $150|Avg: $22
97%
#1057
Pentium J2850
MSRP: $94|Avg: $94
97%
#1058
Core i7-4900MQ
MSRP: $570|Avg: $40
97%
#1059
Celeron P4505
MSRP: $86|Avg: $86
96%
#1060
Pentium Dual Core T2370
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
96%
#1061
Pentium T4200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
96%
#1062
Core i7-2720QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
95%
#1063
Pentium 2020M
MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A
94%
#1064
Celeron P4500
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
94%
#1065
Pentium Dual Core SU4100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
94%
#1066
Processor N50
MSRP: $128|Avg: $120
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E2-1800

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
16849%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
15921%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
11560%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
3483%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2759%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2413%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1382%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1364%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1242%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1242%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1228%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1195%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1178%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1173%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1163%
#295
Core i9-7940X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275
98%
#826
E2-1800
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#827
Core i7-6850K
MSRP: $617|Avg: $80
100%
#828
Core i5-2500K
MSRP: $225|Avg: $35
99%
#829
Pentium G3430
MSRP: $116|Avg: $30
99%
#830
Pentium E5400
MSRP: $55|Avg: $49
99%
#831
Core i5-4570R
MSRP: $250|Avg: $20
99%
#832
A6-3650
MSRP: $115|Avg: $20
99%
#833
Core i7-4770R
MSRP: $360|Avg: $89
99%
#835
Core i7-2600
MSRP: $294|Avg: $50
98%
#836
Pentium G870
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
98%
#837
Athlon II X2 210e
MSRP: $60|Avg: $28
98%
#838
Pentium G645
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
98%
#840
Pentium G630
MSRP: $75|Avg: $46
98%
#841
Core i5-2550K
MSRP: $235|Avg: $46
97%
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 E2-1800 (2012) utilizes 40 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCore 2 Duo U7500E2-1800
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo U7500 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCore 2 Duo U7500E2-1800
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo U7500 and E2-1800

Intel

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.

AMD

E2-1800

The E2-1800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,110 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo U7500 and E2-1800 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.06 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7500 versus 1.7 GHz on the E2-1800 — a 46.4% clock advantage for the E2-1800. The Core 2 Duo U7500 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the E2-1800 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7500 scores 1,116 against the E2-1800's 1,110 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo U7500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureCore 2 Duo U7500E2-1800
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.06 GHz
1.7 GHz+60%
Base Clock
1.06 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
512K (per core)
Process
65 nm
40 nm-38%
Architecture
Merom-2048 (2006−2008)
Zacate (2011−2013)
PassMark
1,116
1,110
Geekbench 6 Single
180
Geekbench 6 Multi
320
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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo U7500 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the E2-1800 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore 2 Duo U7500E2-1800
Socket
BGA479
FT1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-533
Max RAM Capacity
2 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo U7500) / not specified (E2-1800). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo U7500 targets Ultra Low Voltage Laptop.

FeatureCore 2 Duo U7500E2-1800
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Ultra Low Voltage Laptop