CPU
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Core 2 Duo T5670
Athlon X4 860K
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 T5670 is positioned at rank 2 and the Athlon X4 860K is on rank 480, so the Core 2 Duo T5670 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 T5670
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 860K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5670 | Athlon X4 860K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5670 | Athlon X4 860K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 T5670 and Athlon X4 860K
Core 2 Duo T5670
The Core 2 Duo T5670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 3,440 points. Launch price was $249.
Athlon X4 860K
The Athlon X4 860K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,425 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T5670 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon X4 860K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 860K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5670 versus 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 860K — a 75.9% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 860K (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5670 uses the Merom-2M (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon X4 860K uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5670 scores 3,440 against the Athlon X4 860K's 3,425 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5670.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5670 | Athlon X4 860K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 4 GHz+122% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.7 GHz+106% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Merom-2M (2008) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,440 | 3,425 |
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