CPU
GPU
Core i7-4550U
Core 2 Duo P7450
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 i7-4550U is positioned at rank 145 and the Core 2 Duo P7450 is on rank 15, so the Core 2 Duo P7450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4550U
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P7450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4550U | Core 2 Duo P7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-ULT (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4550U | Core 2 Duo P7450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-4550U and Core 2 Duo P7450
Core i7-4550U
The Core i7-4550U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,307 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo P7450
The Core 2 Duo P7450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,306 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Core i7-4550U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core 2 Duo P7450's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i7-4550U versus 2.13 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7450 — a 33.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-4550U (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Core i7-4550U uses the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P7450 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4550U scores 2,307 against the Core 2 Duo P7450's 2,306 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-4550U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-4550U vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P7450.
| Feature | Core i7-4550U | Core 2 Duo P7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+41% | 2.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.13 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 3 MB+1100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell-ULT (2013) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,307 | 2,306 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 450 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4550U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P7450 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4550U | Core 2 Duo P7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4550U) / Disabled (Core 2 Duo P7450). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo P7450 targets Laptop.
| Feature | Core i7-4550U | Core 2 Duo P7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Disabled |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
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