Core i7-620LM vs C-60

Core i7-620LM

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2010

C-60

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-620LM

2 / 4

1,463

0.0%

1,483

+1.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i7-620LM is positioned at rank 1208 and the C-60 is on rank 704, so the C-60 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 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 Per Dollar C-60

#692

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

989%

#693

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

975%

#694

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

895%

#695

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

891%

#696

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

883%

#698

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

852%

#699

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

817%

#700

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

816%

#701

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

794%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

97%

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 C-60 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-620LM	C-60
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the C-60 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 93% cheaper ($20 vs $300) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-620LM	C-60
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1421%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($20)

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 i7-620LM Benchmark Check

C-60 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-620LM and C-60

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.

C-60

The C-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,483 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-620LM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the C-60's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-620LM versus 1.33 GHz on the C-60 — a 71.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-620LM (base: 2 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i7-620LM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the C-60 uses Ontario (2011−2012) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-620LM scores 1,463 against the C-60's 1,483 — a 1.4% lead for the C-60. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-620LM vs 0 kB on the C-60.

Feature	Core i7-620LM	C-60
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+111%	1.33 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+100%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm-20%	40 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Ontario (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,463	1,483+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	450	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	900	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-620LM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the C-60 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Core i7-620LM supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-620LM) vs 1 (C-60). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-620LM) vs 4 (C-60) — the Core i7-620LM offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: QM57,HM55 (Core i7-620LM) and AMD BGA413 (C-60).

Feature	Core i7-620LM	C-60
Socket	BGA1288	FT1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-620LM) / not specified (C-60). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Core i7-620LM) and Radeon HD 6290 (C-60) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-620LM targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i7-620LM rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.