CPU
GPU
Phenom II X4 910
Core 2 Duo SP7500
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 Phenom II X4 910 is positioned at rank 363 and the Core 2 Duo SP7500 is on rank 85, so the Core 2 Duo SP7500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 910
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SP7500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 910 | Core 2 Duo SP7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 910 | Core 2 Duo SP7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Phenom II X4 910 and Core 2 Duo SP7500
Phenom II X4 910
The Phenom II X4 910 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 February 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,776 points. Launch price was $100.
Core 2 Duo SP7500
The Core 2 Duo SP7500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,766 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 910 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo SP7500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 910 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Phenom II X4 910 versus 1.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SP7500 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 910. The Phenom II X4 910 uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SP7500 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 910 scores 1,776 against the Core 2 Duo SP7500's 1,766 — a 0.6% lead for the Phenom II X4 910.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 910 | Core 2 Duo SP7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+63% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Deneb (2009−2011) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,776 | 1,766 |
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