Core 2 Duo U7700 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2220

Core 2 Duo U7700

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2006

Pentium Dual-Core E2220

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo U7700

2 / 2

1,335

+0.4%

Pentium Dual-Core E2220

2 / 2

1,330

0.0%

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 Pentium Dual-Core E2220 is on rank 487, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 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 Pentium Dual-Core E2220

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

7500%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

7087%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

5146%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1550%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1228%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1074%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

615%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

607%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

553%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

553%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

547%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

532%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

524%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

522%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

518%

#369

Core i5-8400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $179

100%

#370

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

100%

#487

Pentium Dual-Core E2220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $32

100%

#491

Pentium G4600T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $35

98%

#493

Core i5-6500T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $35

98%

#494

FX-6330

MSRP: $109|Avg: $25

98%

#495

Celeron G1630

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

98%

#499

Pentium G4400

MSRP: $64|Avg: $85

96%

#501

Core i5-8600K

MSRP: $257|Avg: $100

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo U7700 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo U7700	Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($32)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo U7700 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 69% cheaper ($10 vs $32) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Duo U7700	Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+221%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($32)

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

Pentium Dual-Core E2220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo U7700 and Pentium Dual-Core E2220

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.

Pentium Dual-Core E2220

The Pentium Dual-Core E2220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,330 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo U7700 and Pentium Dual-Core E2220 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7700 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 — a 57.4% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220. The Core 2 Duo U7700 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7700 scores 1,335 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2220's 1,330 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo U7700. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7700	Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.33 GHz	2.4 GHz+80%
Base Clock	1.33 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB (total)
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,335	1,330

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo U7700 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7700	Pentium Dual-Core E2220
Socket	P	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo U7700 launched at $262 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 debuted at $32. At current prices ($10 vs $32), the Core 2 Duo U7700 is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo U7700 delivers 133.5 pts/$ vs 41.6 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2220 — making the Core 2 Duo U7700 the 105% better value option.