Athlon X2 L310 vs Core 2 Duo T5750

Athlon X2 L310

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2009

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon X2 L310

2 / 2

1,747

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 / 2

1,738

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 X2 L310 is positioned at rank 933 and the Core 2 Duo T5750 is on rank 28, so the Core 2 Duo T5750 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 X2 L310

#921

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1679%

#922

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1655%

#923

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1519%

#924

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1512%

#925

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1498%

#927

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1447%

#928

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1388%

#929

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1385%

#930

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1348%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

95%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5750

#16

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

169%

#17

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

166%

#18

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

153%

#19

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

152%

#20

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

151%

#22

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

145%

#23

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

139%

#24

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

139%

#25

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

136%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

100%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

99%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

98%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

98%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

98%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

96%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

89%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

88%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo T5750 leads in gaming performance. However, the Athlon X2 L310 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon X2 L310	Core 2 Duo T5750
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($8)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Conesus (2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo T5750 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 60% cheaper ($8 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon X2 L310	Core 2 Duo T5750
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+149%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($8)

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 X2 L310 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T5750 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X2 L310 and Core 2 Duo T5750

Athlon X2 L310

The Athlon X2 L310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Conesus (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,747 points. Launch price was $149.

Core 2 Duo T5750

The Core 2 Duo T5750 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,738 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon X2 L310 and Core 2 Duo T5750 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 L310 versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5750 — a 50% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T5750. The Athlon X2 L310 uses the Conesus (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5750 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 L310 scores 1,747 against the Core 2 Duo T5750's 1,738 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon X2 L310. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 120 vs 360, a 100% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5750 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 213 vs 680 (104.6% advantage for the Core 2 Duo T5750).

Feature	Athlon X2 L310	Core 2 Duo T5750
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.2 GHz	2 GHz+67%
Base Clock	—	2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Conesus (2009)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,747	1,738
Geekbench 6 Single	120	360+200%
Geekbench 6 Multi	213	680+219%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon X2 L310 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5750 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Socket S1 (Athlon X2 L310) and GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T5750).

Feature	Athlon X2 L310	Core 2 Duo T5750
Socket	S1	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: Yes (Athlon X2 L310) vs None (Core 2 Duo T5750). Primary use case: Athlon X2 L310 targets Mobile, Core 2 Duo T5750 targets Legacy Laptop.

Feature	Athlon X2 L310	Core 2 Duo T5750
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	None
Target Use	Mobile	Legacy Laptop

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($20 vs $8), the Core 2 Duo T5750 is $12 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 L310 delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 217.3 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo T5750 — making the Core 2 Duo T5750 the 85.3% better value option.