Core 2 Duo U7500 vs E2-3800
Core 2 Duo U7500
E2-3800
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E2-3800 is on rank 1047, so the E2-3800 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 E2-3800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo U7500 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo U7500 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+96%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 E2-3800
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.
E2-3800
The E2-3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,136 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo U7500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the E2-3800 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the E2-3800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.06 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7500 versus 1.3 GHz on the E2-3800 — a 20.3% clock advantage for the E2-3800. The Core 2 Duo U7500 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the E2-3800 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7500 scores 1,116 against the E2-3800's 1,136 — a 1.8% lead for the E2-3800. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 180 vs 136, a 27.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo U7500 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 320 vs 389 (19.5% advantage for the E2-3800).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.06 GHz | 1.3 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 1.06 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2048 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,116 | 1,136+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180+32% | 136 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 320 | 389+22% |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo U7500 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the E2-3800 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-533 on the Core 2 Duo U7500 versus DDR3-1600 on the E2-3800 — the E2-3800 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The E2-3800 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core 2 Duo U7500) vs 1 (E2-3800). PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Duo U7500) vs 4 (E2-3800) — the E2-3800 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GM965,945GME (Core 2 Duo U7500) and SoC (E2-3800).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA479 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | DDR3-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Duo U7500) vs Yes (E2-3800). The E2-3800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8280), while the Core 2 Duo U7500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo U7500 targets Ultra Low Voltage Laptop.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8280 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | Yes |
| Target Use | Ultra Low Voltage Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo U7500 launched at $100 MSRP, while the E2-3800 debuted at $100. At current prices ($10 vs $20), the Core 2 Duo U7500 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo U7500 delivers 111.6 pts/$ vs 56.8 pts/$ for the E2-3800 — making the Core 2 Duo U7500 the 65.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-50% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.6+96% | 56.8 |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2013 |
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