Core 2 Duo U7700 vs Pentium Dual Core T4500

Core 2 Duo U7700

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2006

Pentium Dual Core T4500

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo U7700

2 / 2

1,335

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core T4500

2 / 2

1,336

+0.1%

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 T4500 is on rank 1108, so the Pentium Dual Core T4500 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 T4500

#1096

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3293%

#1097

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3245%

#1098

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2979%

#1099

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2965%

#1100

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2938%

#1102

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2837%

#1103

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2721%

#1104

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2716%

#1105

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2643%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

99%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

98%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

97%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

96%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium Dual Core T4500 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo U7700 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo U7700	Pentium Dual Core T4500
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core 2 Duo U7700 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 200% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Pentium Dual Core T4500.

Insight	Core 2 Duo U7700	Pentium Dual Core T4500
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+200%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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 T4500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo U7700 and Pentium Dual Core T4500

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 T4500

The Pentium Dual Core T4500 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. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,336 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo U7700 and Pentium Dual Core T4500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7700 versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 — a 53.4% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T4500 (base: 1.33 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core 2 Duo U7700 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7700 scores 1,335 against the Pentium Dual Core T4500's 1,336 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7700	Pentium Dual Core T4500
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.33 GHz	2.3 GHz+73%
Base Clock	1.33 GHz	2.3 GHz+73%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,335	1,336

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the P socket with PCIe 1.1.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7700	Pentium Dual Core T4500
Socket	P	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo U7700) / No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4500). Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T4500 targets Mobile.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7700	Pentium Dual Core T4500
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	No VT-x
Target Use	—	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo U7700 launched at $262 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 debuted at $150. At current prices ($10 vs $30), the Core 2 Duo U7700 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo U7700 delivers 133.5 pts/$ vs 44.5 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T4500 — making the Core 2 Duo U7700 the 99.9% better value option.