CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 X2 6000+
Core 2 Duo T5550
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 64 X2 6000+ is positioned at rank 1077 and the Core 2 Duo T5550 is on rank 23, so the Core 2 Duo T5550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 6000+
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ | Core 2 Duo T5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ | Core 2 Duo T5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+300%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 64 X2 6000+ and Core 2 Duo T5550
Athlon 64 X2 6000+
The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,825 points. Launch price was $149.
Core 2 Duo T5550
The Core 2 Duo T5550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 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: 1,826 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Core 2 Duo T5550 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ versus 1.83 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5550 — a 51.5% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 6000+. The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5550 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ scores 1,825 against the Core 2 Duo T5550's 1,826 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5550. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5550.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ | Core 2 Duo T5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+69% | 1.83 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,825 | 1,826 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core 2 Duo T5550 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ | Core 2 Duo T5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($20 vs $5), the Core 2 Duo T5550 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ delivers 91.3 pts/$ vs 365.2 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo T5550 — making the Core 2 Duo T5550 the 120% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ | Core 2 Duo T5550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $5-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.3 | 365.2+300% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2008 |
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