CPU
GPU
Pentium 3825U
Core 2 Duo E6550
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 3825U is positioned at rank 886 and the Core 2 Duo E6550 is on rank 1022, so the Pentium 3825U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3825U
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E6550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3825U | Core 2 Duo E6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3825U | Core 2 Duo E6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 3825U and Core 2 Duo E6550
Pentium 3825U
The Pentium 3825U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,396 points. Launch price was $161.
Core 2 Duo E6550
The Core 2 Duo E6550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,395 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Pentium 3825U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core 2 Duo E6550's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3825U versus 2.33 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E6550 — a 20.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E6550 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.33 GHz). The Pentium 3825U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E6550 uses Conroe (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3825U scores 1,396 against the Core 2 Duo E6550's 1,395 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium 3825U. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3825U vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E6550.
| Feature | Pentium 3825U | Core 2 Duo E6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.33 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.33 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Conroe (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,396 | 1,395 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3825U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo E6550 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 3825U | Core 2 Duo E6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 3825U) / true (Core 2 Duo E6550). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E6550 rivals Athlon 64 X2 6000+.
| Feature | Pentium 3825U | Core 2 Duo E6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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