CPU
GPU
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
Turion 64 X2 TL-60
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 Turion 64 X2 TL-60 is on rank 402, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 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 Turion 64 X2 TL-60
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinidad/Tyler (2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) | ✅ 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 Celeron Dual-Core T1500 and Turion 64 X2 TL-60
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.
Turion 64 X2 TL-60
The Turion 64 X2 TL-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Trinidad/Tyler (2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,619 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 and Turion 64 X2 TL-60 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 versus 2 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Turion 64 X2 TL-60. The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 uses Trinidad/Tyler (2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 scores 1,625 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-60's 1,619 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1500.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 2 GHz+7% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm-28% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Trinidad/Tyler (2007) |
| PassMark | 1,625 | 1,619 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Celeron Dual-Core T1500) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-60). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 rivals Pentium T2390.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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