Core 2 Duo T5750 vs Athlon X2 L310

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Athlon X2 L310

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 / 2

1,738

0.0%

1,747

+0.5%

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 X2 L310 is on rank 933, 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 X2 L310

#921

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1679%

#922

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1655%

#923

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1519%

#924

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1512%

#925

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1498%

#927

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1447%

#928

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1388%

#929

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1385%

#930

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1348%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

95%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo T5750 leads in gaming performance. However, the Athlon X2 L310 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5750	Athlon X2 L310
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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 (Conesus (2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo T5750 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 60% cheaper ($8 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5750	Athlon X2 L310
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 X2 L310 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5750 and Athlon X2 L310

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 X2 L310

The Athlon X2 L310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Conesus (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,747 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T5750 and Athlon X2 L310 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5750 versus 1.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 L310 — a 50% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T5750. The Core 2 Duo T5750 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon X2 L310 uses Conesus (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5750 scores 1,738 against the Athlon X2 L310's 1,747 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon X2 L310. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 360 vs 120, a 100% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5750 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 680 vs 213 (104.6% advantage for the Core 2 Duo T5750).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5750	Athlon X2 L310
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz+67%	1.2 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Conesus (2009)
PassMark	1,738	1,747
Geekbench 6 Single	360+200%	120
Geekbench 6 Multi	680+219%	213

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T5750 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon X2 L310 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T5750) and Socket S1 (Athlon X2 L310).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5750	Athlon X2 L310
Socket	PGA478	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Core 2 Duo T5750) vs Yes (Athlon X2 L310). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T5750 targets Legacy Laptop, Athlon X2 L310 targets Mobile.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5750	Athlon X2 L310
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	None	Yes
Target Use	Legacy Laptop	Mobile

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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 X2 L310 — making the Core 2 Duo T5750 the 85.3% better value option.