Core i7-6660U vs Pentium Dual Core T3200

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 i7-6660U is positioned at rank 612 and the Pentium Dual Core T3200 is on rank 375, so the Pentium Dual Core T3200 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 i7-6660U

#600

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

809%

#601

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

797%

#602

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

732%

#603

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

728%

#604

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

722%

#606

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

697%

#607

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

668%

#608

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

667%

#609

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

649%

#612

Core i7-6660U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T3200

#363

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

522%

#364

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

514%

#365

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

472%

#366

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

470%

#367

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

465%

#369

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

449%

#370

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

431%

#371

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

430%

#372

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

419%

#375

Pentium Dual Core T3200

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-6660U (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-6660U	Pentium Dual Core T3200
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium Dual Core T3200 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-6660U	Pentium Dual Core T3200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

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 i7-6660U Benchmark Check

Pentium Dual Core T3200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6660U and Pentium Dual Core T3200

Core i7-6660U

The Core i7-6660U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 March 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,628 points. Launch price was $415.

Pentium Dual Core T3200

The Pentium Dual Core T3200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 3,600 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-6660U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium Dual Core T3200's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-6660U versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T3200 — a 51.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-6660U. The Core i7-6660U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T3200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6660U scores 3,628 against the Pentium Dual Core T3200's 3,600 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-6660U.

Feature	Core i7-6660U	Pentium Dual Core T3200
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+70%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB+100%
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	3,628	3,600
Geekbench 6 Single	—	235
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	408