
Core 2 Duo E7300 vs Turion 64 X2 TL-62

Core 2 Duo E7300

Turion 64 X2 TL-62
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 E7300 is positioned at rank 969 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-62 is on rank 420, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-62 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E7300
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-62
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E7300 | Turion 64 X2 TL-62 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($133) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Tyler (2007−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E7300 | Turion 64 X2 TL-62 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($133) | ✅ 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 E7300 and Turion 64 X2 TL-62

Core 2 Duo E7300
The Core 2 Duo E7300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,555 points. Launch price was $249.

Turion 64 X2 TL-62
The Turion 64 X2 TL-62 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,559 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo E7300 and Turion 64 X2 TL-62 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7300 versus 2.1 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-62 — a 23.9% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E7300. The Core 2 Duo E7300 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-62 uses Tyler (2007−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E7300 scores 1,555 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-62's 1,559 — a 0.3% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-62.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7300 | Turion 64 X2 TL-62 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz+27% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (total)+200% | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Tyler (2007−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,555 | 1,559 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 412 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 725 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo E7300) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-62). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E7300 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E7300 rivals Athlon II X2 245.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7300 | Turion 64 X2 TL-62 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
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