Celeron M 520 vs Core 2 Duo T7200

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T7200
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 34 Watt
0.47
+213%
Celeron M 520
1 core / 1 thread, 30 Watt
0.15

Core 2 Duo T7200 outperforms Celeron M 520 by a whopping 213% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T7200 and Celeron M 520 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29313318
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoCeleron M
Power efficiency1.310.47
Architecture codenameMerom (2006−2008)Merom (2006−2008)
Release date28 July 2006 (18 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$286no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T7200 and Celeron M 520 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Base clock speed2 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate667 MHz533 MHz
L1 cache64 KBno data
L2 cache4 MBno data
L3 cache0 KB1 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography65 nm65 nm
Die size143 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors291 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.0375V-1.3V0.95V-1.3V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T7200 and Celeron M 520 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketPPGA478, PBGA479PPGA478
Power consumption (TDP)34 Watt30 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T7200 and Celeron M 520. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+-
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States--
Demand Based Switching--
FSB parity--

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T7200 and Celeron M 520 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo T7200 and Celeron M 520 are enumerated here.

VT-x+-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Duo T7200 0.47
+213%
Celeron M 520 0.15

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Duo T7200 744
+211%
Celeron M 520 239

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.47 0.15
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Power consumption (TDP) 34 Watt 30 Watt

Core 2 Duo T7200 has a 213.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Celeron M 520, on the other hand, has 13.3% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo T7200 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron M 520 in performance tests.


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