Core 2 Solo SU3500 vs Xeon X5272

Core 2 Solo SU3500

1 Cores1 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2009

Xeon X5272

80 WW2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Solo SU3500

1 / 1

1,468

+1.2%

1,451

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 Xeon X5272 is on rank 1029, so the Xeon X5272 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 Xeon X5272

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

167599%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

31644%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

28115%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

21719%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

100%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

55%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

55%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

36%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

23%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($76) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X5272 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Xeon X5272
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($76)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 ($15), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($61 less, 80% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Xeon X5272
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+413%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($76)

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

Xeon X5272 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Xeon X5272

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.

Xeon X5272

The Xeon X5272 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,451 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 2 Solo SU3500 scores 1,468 against the Xeon X5272's 1,451 — a 1.2% lead for the Core 2 Solo SU3500. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core 2 Solo SU3500 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5272.

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Xeon X5272
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	—
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+162%
L3 Cache	3 MB	6 MB L2 Cache+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB	—
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	—
PassMark	1,468+1%	1,451

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Xeon X5272 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Xeon X5272
Socket	BGA956	LGA771
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Solo SU3500) / true (Xeon X5272). Primary use case: Xeon X5272 targets Server.

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Xeon X5272
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	true
Target Use	—	Server

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 launched at $262 MSRP, while the Xeon X5272 debuted at $1172. At current prices ($15 vs $76), the Core 2 Solo SU3500 is $61 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Solo SU3500 delivers 97.9 pts/$ vs 19.1 pts/$ for the Xeon X5272 — making the Core 2 Solo SU3500 the 134.7% better value option.