CPU
GPU
Pentium G6950
Core 2 Duo U7600
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 G6950 is positioned at rank 909 and the Core 2 Duo U7600 is on rank 1206, so the Pentium G6950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G6950
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo U7600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G6950 | Core 2 Duo U7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G6950 | Core 2 Duo U7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+404%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ 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 G6950 and Core 2 Duo U7600
Pentium G6950
The Pentium G6950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,252 points. Launch price was $60.
Core 2 Duo U7600
The Core 2 Duo U7600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,263 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G6950 and Core 2 Duo U7600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G6950 versus 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7600 — a 80% clock advantage for the Pentium G6950 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Pentium G6950 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo U7600 uses Merom-2048 (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G6950 scores 1,252 against the Core 2 Duo U7600's 1,263 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo U7600. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G6950 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo U7600.
| Feature | Pentium G6950 | Core 2 Duo U7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+133% | 1.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+133% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Clarkdale (2010−2011) | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,252 | 1,263 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G6950 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo U7600 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G6950 | Core 2 Duo U7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | BGA479 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G6950 launched at $87 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo U7600 debuted at $250. At current prices ($25 vs $5), the Core 2 Duo U7600 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G6950 delivers 50.1 pts/$ vs 252.6 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo U7600 — making the Core 2 Duo U7600 the 133.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G6950 | Core 2 Duo U7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $87-65% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $5-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.1 | 252.6+404% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2006 |
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