Core 2 Duo U7700 vs Athlon X2 340

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo U7700

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2006

Athlon X2 340

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo U7700

2 / 2

1,335

+0.2%

1,333

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 U7700 is positioned at rank 1203 and the Athlon X2 340 is on rank 462, so the Athlon X2 340 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 U7700

#1190

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5753%

#1191

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5669%

#1192

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5204%

#1193

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5180%

#1194

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5133%

#1196

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4957%

#1197

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4753%

#1198

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4745%

#1199

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4618%

#1202

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

100%

#1203

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

100%

#1204

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

99%

#1205

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

99%

#1206

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

97%

#1207

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

96%

#1208

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1210

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

93%

#1211

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

93%

#1212

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

91%

#1215

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

90%

#1216

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

90%

#1217

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 340

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

7016%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

6629%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

4813%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1450%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1149%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1005%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

576%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

568%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

517%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

517%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

511%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

498%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

491%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

489%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

484%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

100%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

99%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

99%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

98%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

97%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

97%

#462

Athlon X2 340

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

100%

#466

Pentium G4600

MSRP: $82|Avg: $116

100%

#467

Celeron G3900TE

MSRP: $42|Avg: $45

99%

#471

Pentium G4620

MSRP: $86|Avg: $154

98%

#476

Athlon X4 830

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Athlon X2 340 (2012) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo U7700	Athlon X2 340
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 (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo U7700 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo U7700	Athlon X2 340
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+50%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ 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 U7700 Benchmark Check

Athlon X2 340 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo U7700 and Athlon X2 340

Core 2 Duo U7700

The Core 2 Duo U7700 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 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,335 points. Launch price was $249.

Athlon X2 340

The Athlon X2 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo U7700 and Athlon X2 340 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7700 versus 3.6 GHz on the Athlon X2 340 — a 92.1% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 340 (base: 1.33 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core 2 Duo U7700 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon X2 340 uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7700 scores 1,335 against the Athlon X2 340's 1,333 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo U7700.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7700	Athlon X2 340
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.33 GHz	3.6 GHz+171%
Base Clock	1.33 GHz	3.2 GHz+141%
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB (total)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)	Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,335	1,333
Geekbench 6 Single	—	397
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	549

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo U7700 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon X2 340 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7700	Athlon X2 340
Socket	P	FM2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo U7700) / AMD-V (Athlon X2 340). Primary use case: Athlon X2 340 targets Desktop.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7700	Athlon X2 340
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo U7700 launched at $262 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 340 debuted at $30. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Core 2 Duo U7700 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo U7700 delivers 133.5 pts/$ vs 88.9 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 340 — making the Core 2 Duo U7700 the 40.1% better value option.