CPU
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Core 2 Duo E6400
Turion 64 X2 TL-50
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 Core 2 Duo E6400 is positioned at rank 1059 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 is on rank 561, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E6400
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-50
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E6400 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Taylor (2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E6400 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 Core 2 Duo E6400 and Turion 64 X2 TL-50
Core 2 Duo E6400
The Core 2 Duo E6400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,175 points. Launch price was $249.
Turion 64 X2 TL-50
The Turion 64 X2 TL-50 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 17 May 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Taylor (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,184 points. Launch price was $154.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo E6400 and Turion 64 X2 TL-50 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E6400 versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 — a 28.4% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E6400. The Core 2 Duo E6400 uses the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 uses Taylor (2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E6400 scores 1,175 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-50's 1,184 — a 0.8% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-50.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6400 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.13 GHz+33% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm-28% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Conroe (2006−2007) | Taylor (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,175 | 1,184 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E6400 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-50 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6400 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core 2 Duo E6400) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-50). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E6400 rivals Athlon 64 X2 5400+.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6400 | Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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