CPU
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Pentium 1403 v2
Core 2 Duo T7500
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 Pentium 1403 v2 is positioned at rank 708 and the Core 2 Duo T7500 is on rank 88, so the Core 2 Duo T7500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 1403 v2
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 1403 v2 | Core 2 Duo T7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 1403 v2 | Core 2 Duo T7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2932%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 Pentium 1403 v2 and Core 2 Duo T7500
Pentium 1403 v2
The Pentium 1403 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,284 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo T7500
The Core 2 Duo T7500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 May 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,308 points. Launch price was $234.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 1403 v2 and Core 2 Duo T7500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium 1403 v2 versus 2.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7500 — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Pentium 1403 v2 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium 1403 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7500 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 1403 v2 scores 2,284 against the Core 2 Duo T7500's 2,308 — a 1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7500. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Pentium 1403 v2 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7500.
| Feature | Pentium 1403 v2 | Core 2 Duo T7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+18% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+18% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,284 | 2,308+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 507 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 1403 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7500 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 1403 v2 | Core 2 Duo T7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 1403 v2) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7500). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7500 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.
| Feature | Pentium 1403 v2 | Core 2 Duo T7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium 1403 v2 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo T7500 debuted at $316. At current prices ($150 vs $5), the Core 2 Duo T7500 is $145 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 1403 v2 delivers 15.2 pts/$ vs 461.6 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo T7500 — making the Core 2 Duo T7500 the 187.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium 1403 v2 | Core 2 Duo T7500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-53% | $316 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $5-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.2 | 461.6+2937% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2007 |
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