Athlon II X4 640 vs Core 2 Duo T6570
Athlon II X4 640
Core 2 Duo T6570
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 640 is positioned at rank 621 and the Core 2 Duo T6570 is on rank 222, so the Core 2 Duo T6570 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 640
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T6570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 640 | Core 2 Duo T6570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 640 | Core 2 Duo T6570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 640 and Core 2 Duo T6570
Athlon II X4 640
The Athlon II X4 640 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 2,266 points. Launch price was $80.
Core 2 Duo T6570
The Core 2 Duo T6570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,274 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 640 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T6570 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X4 640 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Athlon II X4 640 versus 2.1 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T6570 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 640 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Athlon II X4 640 uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T6570 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 640 scores 2,266 against the Core 2 Duo T6570's 2,274 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo T6570. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 386 vs 246, a 44.3% lead for the Athlon II X4 640 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 640 vs 2 MB on the Core 2 Duo T6570.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 640 | Core 2 Duo T6570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+43% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+43% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,266 | 2,274 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,471 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 386+57% | 246 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,332 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 640 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T6570 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: AM2+,AM3 (Athlon II X4 640) and GM45,PM45,GL40 (Core 2 Duo T6570).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 640 | Core 2 Duo T6570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II X4 640) vs VT-x (Core 2 Duo T6570). Primary use case: Athlon II X4 640 targets Budget, Core 2 Duo T6570 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon II X4 640 rivals Core 2 Quad Q8300; Core 2 Duo T6570 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 640 | Core 2 Duo T6570 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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