Athlon X4 870K vs Core 2 Duo T5670
Athlon X4 870K
Core 2 Duo T5670
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 X4 870K is positioned at rank 515 and the Core 2 Duo T5670 is on rank 2, so the Core 2 Duo T5670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 870K
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5670
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 870K | Core 2 Duo T5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 870K | Core 2 Duo T5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ 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 X4 870K and Core 2 Duo T5670
Athlon X4 870K
The Athlon X4 870K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,443 points. Launch price was $149.
Core 2 Duo T5670
The Core 2 Duo T5670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 3,440 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 870K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T5670 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon X4 870K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 870K versus 1.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5670 — a 78% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 870K (base: 3.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Athlon X4 870K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5670 uses Merom-2M (2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 870K scores 3,443 against the Core 2 Duo T5670's 3,440 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X4 870K.
| Feature | Athlon X4 870K | Core 2 Duo T5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+128% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+117% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Merom-2M (2008) |
| PassMark | 3,443 | 3,440 |
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