Core 2 Duo T5200 vs Opteron 254
Core 2 Duo T5200
Opteron 254
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 T5200 is positioned at rank 263 and the Opteron 254 is on rank 658, so the Core 2 Duo T5200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5200
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 254
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5200 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Troy (2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5200 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 T5200 and Opteron 254
Core 2 Duo T5200
The Core 2 Duo T5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 34 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $249.
Opteron 254
The Opteron 254 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Troy (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 690 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T5200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Opteron 254 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core 2 Duo T5200 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5200 versus 2.8 GHz on the Opteron 254 — a 51.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 254. The Core 2 Duo T5200 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Opteron 254 uses Troy (2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5200 scores 705 against the Opteron 254's 690 — a 2.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5200 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.66 GHz | 2.8 GHz+69% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm-28% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Troy (2005) |
| PassMark | 705+2% | 690 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T5200 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Opteron 254 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5200 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA479 | 940 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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