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Intel Core Duo U2500 @ 1.20GHz

Explore Intel Core Duo U2500 @ 1.20GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.4/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core Duo U2500 @ 1.20GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 223 and a single-thread rating of 361. Its stated TDP is 9 W.

CPU Mark223
35 samples
Single Thread361
Overall rank#5,806
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.4Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core Duo U2500 @ 1.20GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 223 and a single-thread rating of 361. Its stated TDP is 9 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core Duo U2500 @ 1.20GHz is a Laptop released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 9 W reference TDP, a 223 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 223 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 361 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket BGA479. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 9 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core Duo U2500 @ 1.20GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 9 W reference TDP, a 223 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core Duo U2500 @ 1.20GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core Duo U2500 @ 1.20GHz?

Start with BGA479 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core Duo U2500 @ 1.20GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 9 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 2400+Unknown225 points
02Intel Atom N470 @ 1.83GHzIntel224 points
03Intel Core Duo U2500 @ 1.20GHzThis CPU223 points
04Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 1900+Unknown223 points
05Intel Pentium M 1.86GHzIntel222 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Pentium M 1.86GHzIntel499 points
02Intel Core Duo U2500 @ 1.20GHzThis CPU361 points
03Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 2400+Unknown355 points
04Intel Atom N470 @ 1.83GHzIntel306 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom N470 @ 1.83GHzIntel34.5 Mark/W
02Intel Core Duo U2500 @ 1.20GHzThis CPU24.8 Mark/W
03Intel Pentium M 1.86GHzIntel8.2 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
6,277.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
85.60
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
54.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
609.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
614.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
40.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
959.00
Single ThreadMOps/Sec
361.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2009
SocketBGA479
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock1.20 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP9 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 32 KB
L21 x 2048 KB