Pentium Dual Core T4200 vs Core 2 Duo E7500

Pentium Dual Core T4200

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

Core 2 Duo E7500

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 0.93 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Dual Core T4200

2 / 2

1,149

0.0%

1,157

+0.7%

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 Dual Core T4200 is positioned at rank 1044 and the Core 2 Duo E7500 is on rank 992, so the Core 2 Duo E7500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4200

#1032

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2554%

#1033

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2516%

#1034

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2310%

#1035

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2299%

#1036

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2278%

#1038

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2200%

#1039

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2110%

#1040

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2106%

#1041

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2050%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

98%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

97%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

96%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

96%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

95%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

94%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

94%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E7500

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

30441%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

28764%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

20885%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6292%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4984%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4360%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2497%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2464%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2244%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2244%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2219%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2159%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2129%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2120%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2101%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

100%

#992

Core 2 Duo E7500

MSRP: $113|Avg: $10

100%

#993

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

100%

#996

Core i7-930

MSRP: $294|Avg: $20

99%

#997

Core i7-920

MSRP: $284|Avg: $79

99%

#998

Core i7-4960X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $136

98%

#999

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#1001

Core 2 Duo E4400

MSRP: $113|Avg: $20

95%

#1002

Pentium D 915

MSRP: $74|Avg: $10

93%

#1003

Core 2 Quad Q9400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

92%

#1004

Core i5-655K

MSRP: $216|Avg: $55

91%

#1005

Celeron 450

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

91%

#1006

Core 2 Duo E4600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium Dual Core T4200 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo E7500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T4200	Core 2 Duo E7500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo E7500 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($10 vs $10) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T4200	Core 2 Duo E7500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium Dual Core T4200 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo E7500 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual Core T4200 and Core 2 Duo E7500

Pentium Dual Core T4200

The Pentium Dual Core T4200 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 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,149 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo E7500

The Core 2 Duo E7500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,157 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Dual Core T4200 and Core 2 Duo E7500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4200 versus 0.93 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7500 — a 73% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T4200. The Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E7500 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4200 scores 1,149 against the Core 2 Duo E7500's 1,157 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 2 Duo E7500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T4200	Core 2 Duo E7500
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz+115%	0.93 GHz
Base Clock	—	2.93 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB (total)+200%
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	1,149	1,157

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core 2 Duo E7500 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T4200	Core 2 Duo E7500
Socket	P	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual Core T4200) / None (Core 2 Duo E7500).

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T4200	Core 2 Duo E7500
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	None

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Value Analysis

The Pentium Dual Core T4200 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E7500 debuted at $113. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Core 2 Duo E7500 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T4200 delivers 114.9 pts/$ vs 115.7 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E7500 — making the Core 2 Duo E7500 the 0.7% better value option.