Xeon 5120 vs Core 2 Duo U7500
Xeon 5120
Core 2 Duo U7500
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 Xeon 5120 is positioned at rank 857 and the Core 2 Duo U7500 is on rank 1051, so the Xeon 5120 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5120
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo U7500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5120 | Core 2 Duo U7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5120 | Core 2 Duo U7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 Xeon 5120 and Core 2 Duo U7500
Xeon 5120
The Xeon 5120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $45.
Core 2 Duo U7500
The Core 2 Duo U7500 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 1.06 GHz, with boost up to 1.06 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: 1,116 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 5120 and Core 2 Duo U7500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Xeon 5120 versus 1.06 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7500 — a 55.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 5120 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 1.06 GHz). The Xeon 5120 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core 2 Duo U7500 uses Merom-2048 (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5120 scores 1,115 against the Core 2 Duo U7500's 1,116 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo U7500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon 5120 | Core 2 Duo U7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz+76% | 1.06 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz+75% | 1.06 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Woodcrest (2006) | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,115 | 1,116 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 180 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 320 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5120 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo U7500 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5120 | Core 2 Duo U7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | BGA479 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 5120) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo U7500). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo U7500 targets Ultra Low Voltage Laptop.
| Feature | Xeon 5120 | Core 2 Duo U7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Ultra Low Voltage Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 5120 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo U7500 debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Core 2 Duo U7500 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 5120 delivers 74.3 pts/$ vs 111.6 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo U7500 — making the Core 2 Duo U7500 the 40.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 5120 | Core 2 Duo U7500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $100-7% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.3 | 111.6+50% |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2006 |
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