Core 2 Duo U7600 vs Pentium SU2700

Core 2 Duo U7600

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2006

Pentium SU2700

1 Cores1 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo U7600

2 / 2

1,263

0.0%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,268

+0.4%

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 Pentium SU2700 is on rank 1022, so the Pentium SU2700 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 Pentium SU2700

#1010

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2314%

#1011

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2280%

#1012

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2093%

#1013

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2084%

#1014

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2065%

#1016

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1994%

#1017

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1912%

#1018

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1909%

#1019

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1857%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

98%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

98%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1033

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

96%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium SU2700 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo U7600 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo U7600	Pentium SU2700
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core 2 Duo U7600 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $5 (vs $10), it costs 50% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 99% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Pentium SU2700.

Insight	Core 2 Duo U7600	Pentium SU2700
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+99%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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

Pentium SU2700 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo U7600 and Pentium SU2700

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.

Pentium SU2700

The Pentium SU2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,268 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo U7600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium SU2700 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core 2 Duo U7600 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7600 versus 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU2700 — a 8% clock advantage for the Pentium SU2700 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core 2 Duo U7600 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium SU2700 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7600 scores 1,263 against the Pentium SU2700's 1,268 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium SU2700. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7600	Pentium SU2700
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.2 GHz	1.3 GHz+8%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	1.3 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,263	1,268

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo U7600 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium SU2700 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7600	Pentium SU2700
Socket	BGA479	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo U7600 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Pentium SU2700 debuted at $100. At current prices ($5 vs $10), the Core 2 Duo U7600 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo U7600 delivers 252.6 pts/$ vs 126.8 pts/$ for the Pentium SU2700 — making the Core 2 Duo U7600 the 66.3% better value option.