
Pentium 4425Y

Core 2 Duo T7200
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 4425Y is positioned at rank 941 and the Core 2 Duo T7200 is on rank 29, so the Core 2 Duo T7200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4425Y
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4425Y | Core 2 Duo T7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4425Y | Core 2 Duo T7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6) |
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 4425Y and Core 2 Duo T7200

Pentium 4425Y
The Pentium 4425Y 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 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo T7200
The Core 2 Duo T7200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 July 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 34 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,717 points. Launch price was $286.
Processing Power
The Pentium 4425Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core 2 Duo T7200's 2 cores. The Pentium 4425Y uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7200 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4425Y scores 1,699 against the Core 2 Duo T7200's 1,717 — a 1.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7200. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 4425Y vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7200.
| Feature | Pentium 4425Y | Core 2 Duo T7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,699 | 1,717+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 4425Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7200 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 4425Y | Core 2 Duo T7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | 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 4425Y) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7200). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7200 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7200 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.
| Feature | Pentium 4425Y | Core 2 Duo T7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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