Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 vs Pentium T2370

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2009

Pentium T2370

35 WW2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

2 / 2

775

+4.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium T2370

745

0.0%

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 TK-42 is positioned at rank 1019 and the Pentium T2370 is on rank 1114, so the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

#1007

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2271%

#1008

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2238%

#1009

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2054%

#1010

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2045%

#1011

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2026%

#1013

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1957%

#1014

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1876%

#1015

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1873%

#1016

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1823%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

99%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

98%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

96%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

95%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium T2370

#1102

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3388%

#1103

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3338%

#1104

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3065%

#1105

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3051%

#1106

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3023%

#1108

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2919%

#1109

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2799%

#1110

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2794%

#1111

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2719%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

99%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

98%

#1120

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

95%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1128

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium T2370 in both compute-intensive tasks (3.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Athlon 64 X2 TK-42	Pentium T2370
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Tyler (2007−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 stands out as the superior choice. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Athlon 64 X2 TK-42	Pentium T2370
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+4%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 Benchmark Check

Pentium T2370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Pentium T2370

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 775 points. Launch price was $149.

Pentium T2370

The Pentium T2370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 745 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is built on the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 scores 775 against the Pentium T2370's 745 — a 3.9% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.

Feature	Athlon 64 X2 TK-42	Pentium T2370
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	1.73 GHz
L3 Cache	—	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Tyler (2007−2009)	—
PassMark	775+4%	745

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium T2370 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon 64 X2 TK-42	Pentium T2370
Socket	S1	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Value Analysis

The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Pentium T2370 debuted at $86. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Pentium T2370 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 delivers 77.5 pts/$ vs 74.5 pts/$ for the Pentium T2370 — making the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 the 3.9% better value option.