Core 2 Duo T5750
VS
Turion 64 X2 TL-64

Core 2 Duo T5750 vs Turion 64 X2 TL-64

Intel

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2008
VS
AMD

Turion 64 X2 TL-64

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2007

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.

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 Turion 64 X2 TL-64

#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
100%
#111
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180
99%
#349
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
510%
#350
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
503%
#351
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
461%
#352
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
459%
#353
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
455%
#355
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
439%
#356
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
421%
#357
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
421%
#358
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
409%
#361
Turion 64 X2 TL-64
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#375
Pentium Dual Core T3200
MSRP: $64|Avg: $5
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Turion 64 X2 TL-64 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo T5750 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore 2 Duo T5750Turion 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

InsightCore 2 Duo T5750Turion 64 X2 TL-64
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($8)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5750 and Turion 64 X2 TL-64

Intel

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.

AMD

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.

FeatureCore 2 Duo T5750Turion 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
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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.

FeatureCore 2 Duo T5750Turion 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
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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.

FeatureCore 2 Duo T5750Turion 64 X2 TL-64
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
None
Target Use
Legacy Laptop