E1-1500 vs Core 2 Duo L7200
E1-1500
Core 2 Duo L7200
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 E1-1500 is positioned at rank 979 and the Core 2 Duo L7200 is on rank 56, so the Core 2 Duo L7200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E1-1500
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo L7200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E1-1500 | Core 2 Duo L7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E1-1500 | Core 2 Duo L7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E1-1500 and Core 2 Duo L7200
E1-1500
The E1-1500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 660 points. Launch price was $50.
Core 2 Duo L7200
The Core 2 Duo L7200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It has 2 cores. Base frequency: 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the E1-1500 and Core 2 Duo L7200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The E1-1500 is built on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the E1-1500 scores 660 against the Core 2 Duo L7200's 685 — a 3.7% lead for the Core 2 Duo L7200. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E1-1500 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo L7200.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Core 2 Duo L7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.48 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 40 nm-38% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 660 | 685+4% |
Memory & Platform
The E1-1500 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo L7200 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Core 2 Duo L7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | BGA479 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
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