CPU
GPU
Athlon 5150
Core 2 Duo T5270
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon 5150 is positioned at rank 314 and the Core 2 Duo T5270 is on rank 47, so the Core 2 Duo T5270 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5150
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5270
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Core 2 Duo T5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Core 2 Duo T5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 5150 and Core 2 Duo T5270
Athlon 5150
The Athlon 5150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,415 points. Launch price was $149.
Core 2 Duo T5270
The Core 2 Duo T5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Athlon 5150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T5270 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 versus 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5270 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Athlon 5150. The Athlon 5150 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5270 uses Merom-2048 (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5150 scores 1,415 against the Core 2 Duo T5270's 1,427 — a 0.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5270.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Core 2 Duo T5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz+14% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 2 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,415 | 1,427 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5150 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5270 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Core 2 Duo T5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Athlon 5150) / not specified (Core 2 Duo T5270). The Athlon 5150 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3 Graphics), while the Core 2 Duo T5270 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Core 2 Duo T5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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