Pentium Dual Core T4200 vs Core 2 Duo E7600
Pentium Dual Core T4200
Core 2 Duo E7600
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 Dual Core T4200 is positioned at rank 1044 and the Core 2 Duo E7600 is on rank 1019, so the Core 2 Duo E7600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4200
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E7600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | Core 2 Duo E7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | Core 2 Duo E7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+400%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 Dual Core T4200 and Core 2 Duo E7600
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 E7600
The Core 2 Duo E7600 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 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 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: 1,150 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T4200 and Core 2 Duo E7600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4200 versus 0.07 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7600 — a 186.5% 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 E7600 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4200 scores 1,149 against the Core 2 Duo E7600's 1,150 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo E7600. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | Core 2 Duo E7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+2757% | 0.07 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 3.06 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 | 1,150 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 422 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 690 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core 2 Duo E7600 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | Core 2 Duo E7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual Core T4200) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo E7600). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E7600 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E7600 rivals Athlon II X2 250.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | Core 2 Duo E7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T4200 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E7600 debuted at $133. At current prices ($10 vs $50), the Pentium Dual Core T4200 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T4200 delivers 114.9 pts/$ vs 23.0 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E7600 — making the Pentium Dual Core T4200 the 133.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4200 | Core 2 Duo E7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-25% | $133 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.9+400% | 23.0 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2009 |
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