Celeron Dual-Core T1500 vs Athlon X2 QL-64
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
Athlon X2 QL-64
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 Celeron Dual-Core T1500 is positioned at rank 549 and the Athlon X2 QL-64 is on rank 665, 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 Celeron Dual-Core T1500
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-64
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | Athlon X2 QL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | Athlon X2 QL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+224%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 Celeron Dual-Core T1500 and Athlon X2 QL-64
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.
Athlon X2 QL-64
The Athlon X2 QL-64 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: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,614 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 and Athlon X2 QL-64 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 versus 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-64 — a 11.6% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 QL-64. The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon X2 QL-64 uses Lion (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 scores 1,625 against the Athlon X2 QL-64's 1,614 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1500.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | Athlon X2 QL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 2.1 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Lion (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,625 | 1,614 |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. The Athlon X2 QL-64 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: GM965,GL960 (Celeron Dual-Core T1500) and Socket S1 (Athlon X2 QL-64).
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | Athlon X2 QL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | — | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T1500) vs AMD-V (Athlon X2 QL-64). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 rivals Pentium T2390.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | Athlon X2 QL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($49 vs $15), the Athlon X2 QL-64 is $34 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 delivers 33.2 pts/$ vs 107.6 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 QL-64 — making the Athlon X2 QL-64 the 105.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | Athlon X2 QL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $15-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.2 | 107.6+224% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2009 |
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