How can I pass CPU but fail CPU speed with the same processor?

[Brawndo]

According to "Can You Run It?", my laptop (less than 1 year old) passes all the minimum requirements with flying colors except CPU Speed:

CPU
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz
You Have: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P8700 @ 2.53GHz
PASS


CPU Speed
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz
You Have: 2.53 GHz
FAIL


Will this significantly impact my gameplay?

 

[RRtexasranger]

Take "Can You Run It?" With a grain of salt. If you really want to know if you can run it, try the demo out tomorrow.

 

[chaotoroboto]

Yeah, the simple answer is your CPU didn't fail, Can you run it? failed.