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Xeon D-1602
Core 2 Duo P7570
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 D-1602 is positioned at rank 799 and the Core 2 Duo P7570 is on rank 190, so the Core 2 Duo P7570 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1602
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P7570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1602 | Core 2 Duo P7570 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1602 | Core 2 Duo P7570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1602 and Core 2 Duo P7570
Xeon D-1602
The Xeon D-1602 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,459 points. Launch price was $106.
Core 2 Duo P7570
The Core 2 Duo P7570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.26 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,470 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1602 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core 2 Duo P7570's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1602 versus 2.26 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7570 — a 34.4% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1602 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Xeon D-1602 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P7570 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1602 scores 2,459 against the Core 2 Duo P7570's 2,470 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo P7570. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Xeon D-1602 vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P7570.
| Feature | Xeon D-1602 | Core 2 Duo P7570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+42% | 2.26 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+11% | 2.26 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 3 MB+500% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,459 | 2,470 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1602 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P7570 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1602 | Core 2 Duo P7570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
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