Celeron Dual-Core T3500 vs Athlon X2 QL-60
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
Athlon X2 QL-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 T3500 is positioned at rank 959 and the Athlon X2 QL-60 is on rank 783, so the Athlon X2 QL-60 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T3500
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-60
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3500 | Athlon X2 QL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3500 | Athlon X2 QL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 T3500 and Athlon X2 QL-60
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
The Celeron Dual-Core T3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,275 points. Launch price was $80.
Athlon X2 QL-60
The Athlon X2 QL-60 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: 1.9 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: 1,273 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon X2 QL-60 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 versus 1.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-60 — a 10% clock advantage for the Celeron Dual-Core T3500. The Celeron Dual-Core T3500 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon X2 QL-60 uses Lion (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 scores 1,275 against the Athlon X2 QL-60's 1,273 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T3500.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3500 | Athlon X2 QL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz+11% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Lion (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,275 | 1,273 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T3500 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon X2 QL-60 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 versus DDR2-667 on the Athlon X2 QL-60 — the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45,GM47 (Celeron Dual-Core T3500) and AMD S1 (Athlon X2 QL-60).
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3500 | Athlon X2 QL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | 800+39900% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Celeron Dual-Core T3500) / not specified (Athlon X2 QL-60). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T3500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T3500 rivals Pentium T4400.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3500 | Athlon X2 QL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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