Core 2 Duo E7500

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo E7500

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core 2 Duo E7500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,188 Rank: 1693
Rank Name Score Visual
1689 Xeon 5150 4,190
+0%
1690 Phenom II X4 910 4,190
+0%
1691 Pentium P6200 4,189
+0%
1692 Phenom II P940 4,189
+0%
1693 Core 2 Duo E7500 4,188
1694 A4-3300 4,188
+0%
1695 Celeron G1610T 4,188
+0%
1696 Athlon II X4 610e 4,188
+0%
1697 Phenom II X3 705e 4,188
+0%
1698 Core i3-4005U 4,187
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo E7500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,213 Rank: 1995
Rank Name Score Visual
1991 Pentium E5400 4,217
+0.1%
1992 Core 2 Duo T7200 4,216
+0.1%
1993 Xeon E5504 4,215
+0%
1994 C-50 4,214
+0%
1995 Core 2 Duo E7500 4,213
1996 Athlon X2 4850e 4,213
+0%
1997 Celeron B710 4,212
+-0%
1998 Athlon X2 4450e 4,210
-0.1%
1999 Atom N280 4,209
-0.1%
2000 Core 2 Duo E4600 4,209
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo E7500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,171 Rank: 1609
Rank Name Score Visual
1605 Pentium B980 4,172
+0%
1606 Phenom II X4 925 4,172
+0%
1607 Core 2 Duo P9500 4,172
+0%
1608 Celeron N4000 4,171
+0%
1609 Core 2 Duo E7500 4,171
1610 Xeon E5420 4,169
+-0%
1611 Core i7-920XM 4,169
+-0%
1612 Celeron 1005M 4,167
-0.1%
1613 Athlon II X2 240 4,166
-0.1%
1614 Athlon II X2 220 4,166
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E7500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E7500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E7500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo E7500 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 remains a relic of the late 2000s, reflecting an era when dual-core desktop processors were considered high-performance. Launched in January 2009, this processor is built on Intel’s 45 nm Wolfdale architecture and features a 2.93 GHz base clock with a 1066 MHz front-side bus. Despite its age, the E7500 still holds relevance in niche scenarios where legacy hardware compatibility is prioritized over modern performance. With only two cores and four threads enabled via Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology, it represents a transitional design in the evolution of multi-threaded computing.

The E7500 operates at a 65 W TDP, making it energy-efficient by its time, and supports dual-channel DDR3L memory up to 16 GB with a maximum bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. It uses the LGA775 socket, which was common for Intel desktop platforms during the late 2000s. While the processor itself lacks integrated graphics, certain motherboards equipped with compatible chipsets could provide basic graphics through shared memory, a feature noted in its specifications. The processor’s 3 MB of L2 cache and 64-bit architecture, along with support for advanced instruction sets like SSE4.1 and SSE4.2, allowed it to handle a wide range of applications typical of its era.

In benchmark testing, the Core 2 Duo E7500 achieves an Overall Score of 4188, placing it at #1693 out of 2060 processors in the database. Its Singlecore Score of 4171 ranks it at #1608, while its Multicore Score of 4213 lands it at #1995. These results indicate that the E7500 performs comparably to other mid-tier processors from the same generation, such as the Core 2 Duo E7300 and Phenom II X4 925. However, it trails behind more modern CPUs in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. Notably, it outperforms several low-power and mobile processors like the Celeron B710 and Atom N280, which underscores its continued viability in basic computing tasks.

When placed in the broader context of today’s top-tier CPUs, the E7500 appears significantly outclassed. The highest-performing processors, such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, achieve scores in excess of 8,000, highlighting the dramatic advancements in semiconductor design and architecture over the past 15 years. The E7500’s performance is now firmly in the lower tier, suitable only for minimal workloads such as web browsing, office applications, or retro computing setups. For users seeking modern performance, the E7500 serves as a reminder of how far CPU technology has come. Its enduring presence in the benchmark ecosystem is more a testament to its historical significance than its current relevance.
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Intel Core 2 Duo E7500

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo E7500
Model Number: E7500
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2930 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11x (locked)
Core Name: Wolfdale
Socket: LGA775
Package: FC-LGA6
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 10
PCIe Configuration: 4x1, 1x4, 1x2

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD graphics 4400
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 950 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 82 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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