
Core 2 Duo T5750

Turion 64 X2 TL-64
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 Turion 64 X2 TL-64 is on rank 361, 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 Turion 64 X2 TL-64
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5750 | Turion 64 X2 TL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Trinidad (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5750 | Turion 64 X2 TL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Turion 64 X2 TL-64

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.

Turion 64 X2 TL-64
The Turion 64 X2 TL-64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Trinidad (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,726 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo T5750 and Turion 64 X2 TL-64 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5750 versus 2.2 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-64 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Turion 64 X2 TL-64. The Core 2 Duo T5750 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-64 uses Trinidad (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5750 scores 1,738 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-64's 1,726 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5750.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5750 | Turion 64 X2 TL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| 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) | Trinidad (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,738 | 1,726 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 360 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 680 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T5750 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-64 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5750 | Turion 64 X2 TL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | S1 |
| 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 (Turion 64 X2 TL-64). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T5750 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5750 | Turion 64 X2 TL-64 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
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