Athlon II X4 620 vs Core 2 Duo T7300
Athlon II X4 620
Core 2 Duo T7300
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 II X4 620 is positioned at rank 789 and the Core 2 Duo T7300 is on rank 283, so the Core 2 Duo T7300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 620
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620 | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620 | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 II X4 620 and Core 2 Duo T7300
Athlon II X4 620
The Athlon II X4 620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,026 points. Launch price was $65.
Core 2 Duo T7300
The Core 2 Duo T7300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 May 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,040 points. Launch price was $234.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 620 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T7300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X4 620 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620 versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7300 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 620 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Athlon II X4 620 uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7300 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 620 scores 2,026 against the Core 2 Duo T7300's 2,040 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620 | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+30% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+30% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,026 | 2,040 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,499 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 620 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7300 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X4 620 versus DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T7300 — the Athlon II X4 620 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X4 620) and GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T7300).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620 | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X4 620) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7300). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7300 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620 | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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