Core 2 Solo SU3500 vs Core i7-620LM

Core 2 Solo SU3500

1 Cores1 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2009

Core i7-620LM

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Solo SU3500

1 / 1

1,468

+0.3%

1,463

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 Solo SU3500 is positioned at rank 1195 and the Core i7-620LM is on rank 1208, so the Core 2 Solo SU3500 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 Solo SU3500

#1183

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5239%

#1184

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5163%

#1185

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4739%

#1186

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4718%

#1187

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4675%

#1189

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4514%

#1190

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4329%

#1191

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4321%

#1192

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4205%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

100%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

95%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

91%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

91%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

90%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

90%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

89%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

87%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-620LM

#1196

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6012%

#1197

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5924%

#1198

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5439%

#1199

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5414%

#1200

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5364%

#1202

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5180%

#1203

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4967%

#1204

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4959%

#1205

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4826%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

100%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

98%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

95%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

94%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

94%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

93%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

91%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

91%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

85%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-620LM leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Solo SU3500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Core i7-620LM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Solo SU3500 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 95% cheaper ($15 vs $300) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Core i7-620LM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1907%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

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 Solo SU3500 Benchmark Check

Core i7-620LM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Core i7-620LM

Core 2 Solo SU3500

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 5.5 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,468 points. Launch price was $262.

Core i7-620LM

The Core i7-620LM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,463 points. Launch price was $300.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i7-620LM offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-620LM has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3500 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-620LM — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-620LM (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-620LM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Solo SU3500 scores 1,468 against the Core i7-620LM's 1,463 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Solo SU3500. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core 2 Solo SU3500 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-620LM.

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Core i7-620LM
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	2.8 GHz+100%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	2 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+1100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,468	1,463
Geekbench 6 Single	—	450
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	900

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i7-620LM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Core i7-620LM
Socket	BGA956	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Solo SU3500) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-620LM). The Core i7-620LM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-620LM targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i7-620LM rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.