CPU
GPU
Athlon X2 QL-65
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
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 X2 QL-65 is positioned at rank 1056 and the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 is on rank 549, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-65
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 QL-65 | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($22) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 QL-65 | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+123%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($22) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) |
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 X2 QL-65 and Celeron Dual-Core T1500
Athlon X2 QL-65
The Athlon X2 QL-65 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,630 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.87 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,625 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 QL-65 and Celeron Dual-Core T1500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-65 versus 1.87 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 — a 11.6% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 QL-65. The Athlon X2 QL-65 uses the Lion (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 QL-65 scores 1,630 against the Celeron Dual-Core T1500's 1,625 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon X2 QL-65.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-65 | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz+12% | 1.87 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Lion (2008−2009) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,630 | 1,625 |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. The Athlon X2 QL-65 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD S1 (Athlon X2 QL-65) and GM965,GL960 (Celeron Dual-Core T1500).
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-65 | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g2 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X2 QL-65) / No (Celeron Dual-Core T1500). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 rivals Pentium T2390.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-65 | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($22 vs $49), the Athlon X2 QL-65 is $27 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 QL-65 delivers 74.1 pts/$ vs 33.2 pts/$ for the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 — making the Athlon X2 QL-65 the 76.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-65 | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $22-55% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.1+123% | 33.2 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2008 |
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