Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 478

Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 478

Intel
44 Overall Score
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X

Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X

Empowered PC
52 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 478

92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

This Core 2 Duo T7400 processor is a popular drop-in upgrade for older laptops like ThinkPad T60, Dell Latitude D820, and VAIO notebooks. Most users report a modest speed boost and the ability to run 64-bit OS, with several noting that it pairs well with an SSD and more RAM. The processor arrives well-packaged and often includes free thermal paste, though a few units had leftover old paste. Overall, it's considered a fantastic value for reviving a decade-old machine.

Pros
  • Modest performance boost
  • Allows 64-bit OS installation
  • Great value for money
  • Drop-in compatibility with many laptops
  • Well-packaged and secure delivery
Cons
  • Residual old thermal paste on some units
  • Performance gain is modest without SSD/RAM upgrade
  • Moderate difficulty accessing CPU on some models
👍 Performance boost 9
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Compatibility 8
👍 Packaging and shipping 5
🤔 Thermal paste quality 4
👍 Ease of installation 4

Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X

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Scores

Productivity
Intel
36
Empowered PC
61
Budget
Intel
50
Empowered PC
58
Gaming
Intel
32
Empowered PC
51
Efficiency
Intel
32
Empowered PC
46
Ai Llm
Intel
46
Empowered PC
44
Server
Intel
33
Empowered PC
42

Specifications

Intel Core 2 Duo T7400Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
Processor
BrandIntel—
SeriesCore 2 Duo—
ModelT7400—
CodenameRaphael—
Classdesktop—
Process5★—
Cores & Clocks
Cores2★—
P-cores6★—
Threads12★—
Base Clock
2,160
No data
Boost Clock
4,300
No data
Cache
L2 Cache4★—
L3 Cache16★—
Performance
PassMark Multi
761
26,537
PassMark Single
770
3,386
Memory
Memory TypeDDR5★—
Max Speed
5,200
No data
ECC✓★—
Platform & Power
SocketSocket 478—
PCIe5.0—
PCIe Lanes24★—
TDP65★—
Unlocked✓★—
Graphics & AI
Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics—

Pros & Cons

Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 478

  • Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong platform (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong social proof (67th percentile)
  • Below average single thread (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average multi thread (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average efficiency (22nd percentile)

Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X

  • Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong multi thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average feature (21st percentile)

Pricing

Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 478 is MX$1,161 cheaper (1.3x less).

Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 478

Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X

Verdict

★ Winner: Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X

Scores 52 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 2 of 24 specs.

Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 Better at:

Ai Llm

Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X Better at:

BudgetGamingServerEfficiencyProductivity

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