CPU
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Xeon X3320
Core 2 Duo T7250
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 X3320 is positioned at rank 858 and the Core 2 Duo T7250 is on rank 20, so the Core 2 Duo T7250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3320
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3320 | Core 2 Duo T7250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3320 | Core 2 Duo T7250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3320 and Core 2 Duo T7250
Xeon X3320
The Xeon X3320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,082 points. Launch price was $800.
Core 2 Duo T7250
The Core 2 Duo T7250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,073 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T7250 is built on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3320 scores 2,082 against the Core 2 Duo T7250's 2,073 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon X3320. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3320 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7250.
| Feature | Xeon X3320 | Core 2 Duo T7250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+25% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,082 | 2,073 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3320 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7250 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3320 | Core 2 Duo T7250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3320) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7250). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7250 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7250 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.
| Feature | Xeon X3320 | Core 2 Duo T7250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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