CPU
GPU
Core 2 Duo T5750
Phenom II X4 900e
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 T5750 is positioned at rank 28 and the Phenom II X4 900e is on rank 373, so the Core 2 Duo T5750 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 T5750
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 900e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5750 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5750 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 T5750 and Phenom II X4 900e
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.
Phenom II X4 900e
The Phenom II X4 900e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,727 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T5750 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X4 900e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 900e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5750 versus 2.4 GHz on the Phenom II X4 900e — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 900e (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5750 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Phenom II X4 900e uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5750 scores 1,738 against the Phenom II X4 900e's 1,727 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5750. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5750 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 900e.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5750 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,738 | 1,727 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 360 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 680 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T5750 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom II X4 900e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5750 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Core 2 Duo T5750) / not specified (Phenom II X4 900e). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T5750 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5750 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
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