CPU
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Core 2 Duo U7500
Xeon 5120
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 Xeon 5120 is on rank 857, so the Xeon 5120 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 Xeon 5120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon 5120
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.
Xeon 5120
The Xeon 5120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $45.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo U7500 and Xeon 5120 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.06 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7500 versus 1.87 GHz on the Xeon 5120 — a 55.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 5120 (base: 1.06 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Core 2 Duo U7500 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Xeon 5120 uses Woodcrest (2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7500 scores 1,116 against the Xeon 5120's 1,115 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo U7500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.06 GHz | 1.87 GHz+76% |
| Base Clock | 1.06 GHz | 1.86 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) | Woodcrest (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,116 | 1,115 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 320 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo U7500 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Xeon 5120 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA479 | LGA771 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo U7500) / not specified (Xeon 5120). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo U7500 targets Ultra Low Voltage Laptop.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Ultra Low Voltage Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo U7500 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Xeon 5120 debuted at $107. 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 Xeon 5120 — making the Core 2 Duo U7500 the 40.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-7% | $107 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.6+50% | 74.3 |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2006 |
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