Core Duo T2250 vs Core i7-640LM
Core Duo T2250
Core i7-640LM
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Duo T2250 is positioned at rank 3 and the Core i7-640LM is on rank 333, so the Core Duo T2250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2250
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-640LM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Duo T2250 | Core i7-640LM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Duo T2250 | Core i7-640LM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2250 and Core i7-640LM
Core Duo T2250
The Core Duo T2250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $249.
Core i7-640LM
The Core i7-640LM 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 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 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: 1,529 points. Launch price was $332.
Processing Power
The Core Duo T2250 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-640LM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Core Duo T2250 versus 2.93 GHz on the Core i7-640LM — a 53.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-640LM (base: 1.73 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Core Duo T2250 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i7-640LM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2250 scores 1,537 against the Core i7-640LM's 1,529 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Duo T2250. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core Duo T2250 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-640LM.
| Feature | Core Duo T2250 | Core i7-640LM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.93 GHz+72% |
| Base Clock | 1.73 GHz | 2.13 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Yonah (2005−2006) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,537 | 1,529 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Duo T2250 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i7-640LM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Duo T2250 | Core i7-640LM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core Duo T2250) / true (Core i7-640LM). The Core i7-640LM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Core Duo T2250 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-640LM rivals Core 2 Duo SL9400.
| Feature | Core Duo T2250 | Core i7-640LM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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