Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 478
Intel
82 Overall Score
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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
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Specifications
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core 2 Duo | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | T7400 | 1200 |
| Codename | Raphael | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| P-cores | 6★ | 4 |
| Threads | 12★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 4★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 16★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket 478 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 16 |
| TDP | 65★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 478
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong platform (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
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- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 4780.747score per dollar
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be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM40.445score per dollar
Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2-core Socket 478 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core 2 Duo T7400
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.
