Core 2 Duo U7500 vs Xeon W3503
Core 2 Duo U7500
Xeon W3503
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 W3503 is on rank 978, so the Xeon W3503 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 W3503
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Xeon W3503 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Xeon W3503 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 W3503
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 W3503
The Xeon W3503 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,125 points. Launch price was $65.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo U7500 and Xeon W3503 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 Xeon W3503 — a 77.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W3503 (base: 1.06 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core 2 Duo U7500 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Xeon W3503 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7500 scores 1,116 against the Xeon W3503's 1,125 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon W3503. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo U7500 vs 4 MB (total) on the Xeon W3503.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Xeon W3503 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.06 GHz | 2.4 GHz+126% |
| Base Clock | 1.06 GHz | 2.4 GHz+126% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) | Bloomfield (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,116 | 1,125 |
| 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 W3503 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Xeon W3503 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA479 | LGA1366 |
| 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 W3503). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo U7500 targets Ultra Low Voltage Laptop.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7500 | Xeon W3503 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Ultra Low Voltage Laptop | — |
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