Core 2 Duo T5750 vs Athlon 64 X2 5800+

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

2 Cores2 Thrd89 WWMax: 3 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 / 2

1,738

0.0%

1,745

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 T5750 is positioned at rank 28 and the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ is on rank 1037, so the Core 2 Duo T5750 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5750

#16

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

169%

#17

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

166%

#18

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

153%

#19

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

152%

#20

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

151%

#22

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

145%

#23

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

139%

#24

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

139%

#25

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

136%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

100%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

99%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

98%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

98%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

98%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

96%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

89%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

88%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 5800+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

41069%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

38806%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

28177%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8488%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6724%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5882%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3369%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3325%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3027%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3027%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2993%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2913%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2872%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2860%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2834%

#1037

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

MSRP: $230|Avg: $20

100%

#1038

Phenom II X2 B53

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

100%

#1039

Core 2 Quad Q9300

MSRP: $266|Avg: $27

100%

#1040

Athlon II X4 638

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

99%

#1041

Core 2 Duo E7200

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

99%

#1043

Phenom X3 8750

MSRP: $195|Avg: $20

98%

#1044

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#1045

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

96%

#1046

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

94%

#1047

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

93%

#1048

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

92%

#1049

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

92%

#1050

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

91%

#1051

Core 2 Duo E6320

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

90%

#1052

Core i7-980X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo T5750 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5750	Athlon 64 X2 5800+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($8)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core 2 Duo T5750 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $8 (vs $20), it costs 60% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 149% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Athlon 64 X2 5800+.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5750	Athlon 64 X2 5800+
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+149%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($8)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core 2 Duo T5750 Benchmark Check

Athlon 64 X2 5800+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5750 and Athlon 64 X2 5800+

Core 2 Duo T5750

The Core 2 Duo T5750 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,738 points. Launch price was $249.

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,745 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T5750 and Athlon 64 X2 5800+ share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5750 versus 3 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ — a 40% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5800+. The Core 2 Duo T5750 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5750 scores 1,738 against the Athlon 64 X2 5800+'s 1,745 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 5800+. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5750 vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 X2 5800+.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5750	Athlon 64 X2 5800+
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz	3 GHz+50%
Base Clock	2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Brisbane (2007−2008)
PassMark	1,738	1,745
Geekbench 6 Single	360	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	680	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T5750 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T5750) and AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 X2 5800+).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5750	Athlon 64 X2 5800+
Socket	PGA478	AM2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: None (Core 2 Duo T5750) / not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5800+). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T5750 targets Legacy Laptop.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5750	Athlon 64 X2 5800+
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	None	—
Target Use	Legacy Laptop	—

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($8 vs $20), the Core 2 Duo T5750 is $12 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo T5750 delivers 217.3 pts/$ vs 87.3 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ — making the Core 2 Duo T5750 the 85.4% better value option.