Core 2 Duo U7600 vs Celeron 847

Core 2 Duo U7600

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2006

Celeron 847

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo U7600

2 / 2

1,263

0.0%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,270

+0.6%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 U7600 is positioned at rank 1206 and the Celeron 847 is on rank 1093, so the Celeron 847 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 U7600

#1194

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5810%

#1195

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5725%

#1196

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5255%

#1197

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5232%

#1198

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5184%

#1200

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5006%

#1201

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4800%

#1202

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4792%

#1203

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4663%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

100%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

98%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

97%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

94%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

92%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

91%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

91%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

90%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

88%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

88%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 847

#1081

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3095%

#1082

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3050%

#1083

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2800%

#1084

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2787%

#1085

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2761%

#1087

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2667%

#1088

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2557%

#1089

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2553%

#1090

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2484%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

98%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

97%

#1102

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

95%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo U7600 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 847 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo U7600	Celeron 847
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo U7600 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 67% cheaper ($5 vs $15) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Duo U7600	Celeron 847
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+198%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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.

Core 2 Duo U7600 Benchmark Check

Celeron 847 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo U7600 and Celeron 847

Core 2 Duo U7600

The Core 2 Duo U7600 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 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: 1,263 points. Launch price was $249.

Celeron 847

The Celeron 847 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,270 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo U7600 and Celeron 847 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7600 versus 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 847 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo U7600 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core 2 Duo U7600 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 847 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7600 scores 1,263 against the Celeron 847's 1,270 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron 847. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo U7600 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 847.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7600	Celeron 847
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.2 GHz+9%	1.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz+9%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,263	1,270
Geekbench 6 Single	—	196
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	354

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo U7600 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 847 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7600	Celeron 847
Socket	BGA479	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo U7600) / VT-x (Celeron 847). The Celeron 847 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo U7600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 847 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 847 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7600	Celeron 847
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo U7600 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Celeron 847 debuted at $134. At current prices ($5 vs $15), the Core 2 Duo U7600 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo U7600 delivers 252.6 pts/$ vs 84.7 pts/$ for the Celeron 847 — making the Core 2 Duo U7600 the 99.6% better value option.