E2-3800 vs Core 2 Duo U7500
E2-3800
Core 2 Duo U7500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E2-3800 is positioned at rank 1047 and the Core 2 Duo U7500 is on rank 1051, so the E2-3800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E2-3800
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo U7500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E2-3800 | Core 2 Duo U7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E2-3800 | Core 2 Duo U7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+96%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 E2-3800 and Core 2 Duo U7500
E2-3800
The E2-3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,136 points. Launch price was $50.
Core 2 Duo U7500
The Core 2 Duo U7500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.06 GHz, with boost up to 1.06 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,116 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The E2-3800 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo U7500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the E2-3800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the E2-3800 versus 1.06 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7500 — a 20.3% clock advantage for the E2-3800. The E2-3800 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo U7500 uses Merom-2048 (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the E2-3800 scores 1,136 against the Core 2 Duo U7500's 1,116 — a 1.8% lead for the E2-3800. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 136 vs 180, a 27.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo U7500 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 389 vs 320 (19.5% advantage for the E2-3800).
| Feature | E2-3800 | Core 2 Duo U7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz+23% | 1.06 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.06 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 2 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,136+2% | 1,116 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 136 | 180+32% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 389+22% | 320 |
Memory & Platform
The E2-3800 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo U7500 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the E2-3800 versus DDR2-533 on the Core 2 Duo U7500 — the E2-3800 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The E2-3800 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (E2-3800) vs 2 (Core 2 Duo U7500). PCIe lanes: 4 (E2-3800) vs 0 (Core 2 Duo U7500) — the E2-3800 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (E2-3800) and GM965,945GME (Core 2 Duo U7500).
| Feature | E2-3800 | Core 2 Duo U7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | BGA479 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600+50% | DDR2-533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+700% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (E2-3800) vs VT-x (Core 2 Duo U7500). The E2-3800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8280), while the Core 2 Duo U7500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo U7500 targets Ultra Low Voltage Laptop.
| Feature | E2-3800 | Core 2 Duo U7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8280 | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Ultra Low Voltage Laptop |
Value Analysis
The E2-3800 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo U7500 debuted at $100. At current prices ($20 vs $10), the Core 2 Duo U7500 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the E2-3800 delivers 56.8 pts/$ vs 111.6 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo U7500 — making the Core 2 Duo U7500 the 65.1% better value option.
| Feature | E2-3800 | Core 2 Duo U7500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $10-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.8 | 111.6+96% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2006 |
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