Processor N50 vs Core 2 Duo U7700

Processor N50

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2023

Core 2 Duo U7700

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Processor N50

2 / 2

1,339

+0.3%

1,335

0.0%

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 Processor N50 is positioned at rank 1066 and the Core 2 Duo U7700 is on rank 1203, so the Processor N50 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 Processor N50

#1054

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2805%

#1055

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2764%

#1056

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2537%

#1057

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2526%

#1058

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2503%

#1060

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2417%

#1061

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2317%

#1062

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2314%

#1063

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2251%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

100%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

96%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo U7700

#1190

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5753%

#1191

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5669%

#1192

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5204%

#1193

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5180%

#1194

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5133%

#1196

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4957%

#1197

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4753%

#1198

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4745%

#1199

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4618%

#1202

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

100%

#1203

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

100%

#1204

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

99%

#1205

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

99%

#1206

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

97%

#1207

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

96%

#1208

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1210

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

93%

#1211

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

93%

#1212

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

91%

#1215

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

90%

#1216

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

90%

#1217

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Processor N50 (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Processor N50	Core 2 Duo U7700
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo U7700 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Processor N50	Core 2 Duo U7700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1096%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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.

Processor N50 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo U7700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor N50 and Core 2 Duo U7700

Processor N50

The Processor N50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,339 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo U7700

The Core 2 Duo U7700 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 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,335 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Processor N50 and Core 2 Duo U7700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Processor N50 versus 1.33 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7700 — a 87.5% clock advantage for the Processor N50 (base: 1 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Processor N50 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Core 2 Duo U7700 uses Merom-2048 (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N50 scores 1,339 against the Core 2 Duo U7700's 1,335 — a 0.3% lead for the Processor N50. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N50 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo U7700.

Feature	Processor N50	Core 2 Duo U7700
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+156%	1.33 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	1.33 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB
Process	10 nm-85%	65 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-N (2023)	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,339	1,335

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Memory & Platform

The Processor N50 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core 2 Duo U7700 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Processor N50	Core 2 Duo U7700
Socket	FCBGA1264	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+355%	PCIe 1.1

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Value Analysis

The Processor N50 launched at $128 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo U7700 debuted at $262. At current prices ($120 vs $10), the Core 2 Duo U7700 is $110 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Processor N50 delivers 11.2 pts/$ vs 133.5 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo U7700 — making the Core 2 Duo U7700 the 169.1% better value option.