Core 2 Duo U7700 vs Core i3-L13G4

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo U7700

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2006

Core i3-L13G4

5 Cores5 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo U7700

2 / 2

1,335

0.0%

1,349

+1.0%

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 Core i3-L13G4 is on rank 1210, so the Core 2 Duo U7700 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 Core i3-L13G4

#1198

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6113%

#1199

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6023%

#1200

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5529%

#1201

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5504%

#1202

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5454%

#1204

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5267%

#1205

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5050%

#1206

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5042%

#1207

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4906%

#1210

Core i3-L13G4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

99%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

97%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

96%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

95%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

95%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

93%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

92%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

87%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

85%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

85%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

84%

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 Core i3-L13G4 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo U7700	Core i3-L13G4
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)	✨ Modern (Lakefield (2020) / 10 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	Core i3-L13G4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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

Core i3-L13G4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo U7700 and Core i3-L13G4

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.

Core i3-L13G4

The Core i3-L13G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo U7700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i3-L13G4 offers 5 cores / 5 threads — the Core i3-L13G4 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7700 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i3-L13G4 — a 71.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-L13G4 (base: 1.33 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Core 2 Duo U7700 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-L13G4 uses Lakefield (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7700 scores 1,335 against the Core i3-L13G4's 1,349 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-L13G4. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo U7700 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-L13G4.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7700	Core i3-L13G4
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	5 / 5+150%
Boost Clock	1.33 GHz	2.8 GHz+111%
Base Clock	1.33 GHz+66%	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	10 nm-85%
Architecture	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)	Lakefield (2020)
PassMark	1,335	1,349+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo U7700 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-L13G4 uses FC-CSP1016 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7700	Core i3-L13G4
Socket	P	FC-CSP1016
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo U7700) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-L13G4). The Core i3-L13G4 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Core 2 Duo U7700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-L13G4 targets Mobile.