Xeon W3505 vs Core 2 Duo E7500
Xeon W3505
Core 2 Duo E7500
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 W3505 is positioned at rank 970 and the Core 2 Duo E7500 is on rank 992, so the Xeon W3505 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3505
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E7500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3505 | Core 2 Duo E7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3505 | Core 2 Duo E7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 W3505 and Core 2 Duo E7500
Xeon W3505
The Xeon W3505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 0.53 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,163 points. Launch price was $800.
Core 2 Duo E7500
The Core 2 Duo E7500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,157 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W3505 and Core 2 Duo E7500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.53 GHz on the Xeon W3505 versus 0.93 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7500 — a 54.8% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E7500 (base: 2.53 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Xeon W3505 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E7500 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3505 scores 1,163 against the Core 2 Duo E7500's 1,157 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W3505. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Xeon W3505 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E7500.
| Feature | Xeon W3505 | Core 2 Duo E7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.53 GHz | 0.93 GHz+75% |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz | 2.93 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 3 MB (total)+1100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,163 | 1,157 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3505 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E7500 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3505 | Core 2 Duo E7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3505) / None (Core 2 Duo E7500).
| Feature | Xeon W3505 | Core 2 Duo E7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | None |
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