Phenom II X4 B97 vs Core 2 Duo T7700
Phenom II X4 B97
Core 2 Duo T7700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 B97 is positioned at rank 241 and the Core 2 Duo T7700 is on rank 484, so the Phenom II X4 B97 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 B97
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 B97 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 B97 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 B97 and Core 2 Duo T7700
Phenom II X4 B97
The Phenom II X4 B97 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 2,540 points. Launch price was $100.
Core 2 Duo T7700
The Core 2 Duo T7700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,554 points. Launch price was $307.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 B97 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T7700 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 B97 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X4 B97 versus 2.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7700 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 B97 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Phenom II X4 B97 uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7700 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 B97 scores 2,540 against the Core 2 Duo T7700's 2,554 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7700. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 B97 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7700.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 B97 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Deneb (2009−2011) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,540 | 2,554 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 254 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 B97 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7700 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 B97 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X4 B97) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7700). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7700 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7700 rivals Athlon 64 X2 5000+.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 B97 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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