Core 2 Duo T5270 vs Pentium G6960
Core 2 Duo T5270
Pentium G6960
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Pentium G6960 is on rank 881, so the Core 2 Duo T5270 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5270
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G6960
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5270 | Pentium G6960 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5270 | Pentium G6960 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Pentium G6960
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.
Pentium G6960
The Pentium G6960 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,433 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo T5270 and Pentium G6960 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5270 versus 0.93 GHz on the Pentium G6960 — a 40.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T5270 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5270 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium G6960 uses Clarkdale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5270 scores 1,427 against the Pentium G6960's 1,433 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G6960. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5270 vs 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G6960.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5270 | Pentium G6960 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz+51% | 0.93 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.93 GHz+109% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | 3072 kB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) | Clarkdale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,427 | 1,433 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T5270 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G6960 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5270 | Pentium G6960 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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