Core 2 Extreme X7800 vs Pentium N3520

Core 2 Extreme X7800

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2007

Pentium N3520

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.42 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Extreme X7800

2 / 2

1,138

0.0%

1,144

+0.5%

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 Extreme X7800 is positioned at rank 1145 and the Pentium N3520 is on rank 1046, so the Pentium N3520 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 Extreme X7800

#1133

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3866%

#1134

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3809%

#1135

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3497%

#1136

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3481%

#1137

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3449%

#1139

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3331%

#1140

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3194%

#1141

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3188%

#1142

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3103%

#1145

Core 2 Extreme X7800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

99%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

98%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

97%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

97%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1155

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

95%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

95%

#1157

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

94%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3520

#1034

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2565%

#1035

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2527%

#1036

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2320%

#1037

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2309%

#1038

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2288%

#1040

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2210%

#1041

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2119%

#1042

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2115%

#1043

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2059%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

99%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

97%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

97%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

96%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

95%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

94%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

94%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

93%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

93%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

93%

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 Pentium N3520 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Extreme X7800	Pentium N3520
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom XE (2007) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Extreme X7800 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Extreme X7800	Pentium N3520
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ 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 Extreme X7800 Benchmark Check

Pentium N3520 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Extreme X7800 and Pentium N3520

Core 2 Extreme X7800

The Core 2 Extreme X7800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 July 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom XE (2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,138 points. Launch price was $851.

Pentium N3520

The Pentium N3520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.17 GHz, with boost up to 2.42 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,144 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Extreme X7800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium N3520 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3520 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core 2 Extreme X7800 versus 2.42 GHz on the Pentium N3520 — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Core 2 Extreme X7800 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.17 GHz). The Core 2 Extreme X7800 uses the Merom XE (2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium N3520 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Extreme X7800 scores 1,138 against the Pentium N3520's 1,144 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium N3520. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Extreme X7800 vs 2 MB on the Pentium N3520.

Feature	Core 2 Extreme X7800	Pentium N3520
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+7%	2.42 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+20%	2.17 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB L2 Cache+100%	2 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Merom XE (2007)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,138	1,144

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Extreme X7800 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium N3520 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Extreme X7800	Pentium N3520
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—