
Core 2 Duo T5270 vs Core i5-2467M

Core 2 Duo T5270

Core i5-2467M
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 T5270 is positioned at rank 47 and the Core i5-2467M is on rank 729, so the Core 2 Duo T5270 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 T5270
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2467M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5270 | Core i5-2467M |
|---|---|---|
| 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-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5270 | Core i5-2467M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 T5270 and Core i5-2467M

Core 2 Duo T5270
The Core 2 Duo T5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $249.

Core i5-2467M
The Core i5-2467M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,410 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T5270 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-2467M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5270 versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-2467M — a 48.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-2467M (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5270 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-2467M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5270 scores 1,427 against the Core i5-2467M's 1,410 — a 1.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5270. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5270 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2467M.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5270 | Core i5-2467M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.3 GHz+64% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.6 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,427+1% | 1,410 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T5270 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-2467M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5270 | Core i5-2467M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5270) / true (Core i5-2467M). The Core i5-2467M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Core 2 Duo T5270 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-2467M rivals Core i5-2410M.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5270 | Core i5-2467M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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