Core 2 Duo T5750 vs Turion X2 RM-75

Intel

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

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AMD

Turion X2 RM-75

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 2 Duo T5750

2008

Why buy it

  • +1.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

  • 100% higher power demand at 2W vs 1W.

Turion X2 RM-75

2009

Why buy it

  • Draws 1W instead of 2W, a 1W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark (1,717 vs 1,738).

Quick Answers

So, is Turion X2 RM-75 better than Core 2 Duo T5750?
It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Turion X2 RM-75 is ahead with a 0.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core 2 Duo T5750 pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 2 Duo T5750 is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Turion X2 RM-75 still looks like the safer overall buy. Turion X2 RM-75 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Turion X2 RM-75 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2009 vs 2008). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetCore 2 Duo T5750Turion X2 RM-75
1080p
low43 FPS43 FPS
medium43 FPS43 FPS
high43 FPS43 FPS
ultra43 FPS43 FPS
1440p
low43 FPS43 FPS
medium43 FPS43 FPS
high43 FPS43 FPS
ultra43 FPS43 FPS
4K
low43 FPS43 FPS
medium43 FPS43 FPS
high40 FPS40 FPS
ultra31 FPS31 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetCore 2 Duo T5750Turion X2 RM-75
1080p
low43 FPS43 FPS
medium43 FPS43 FPS
high43 FPS43 FPS
ultra42 FPS43 FPS
1440p
low43 FPS43 FPS
medium43 FPS43 FPS
high43 FPS43 FPS
ultra37 FPS43 FPS
4K
low40 FPS43 FPS
medium36 FPS43 FPS
high26 FPS43 FPS
ultra18 FPS31 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetCore 2 Duo T5750Turion X2 RM-75
1080p
low43 FPS43 FPS
medium43 FPS43 FPS
high43 FPS43 FPS
ultra43 FPS43 FPS
1440p
low43 FPS43 FPS
medium43 FPS43 FPS
high43 FPS43 FPS
ultra43 FPS43 FPS
4K
low43 FPS43 FPS
medium43 FPS43 FPS
high43 FPS43 FPS
ultra43 FPS43 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetCore 2 Duo T5750Turion X2 RM-75
1080p
low43 FPS43 FPS
medium43 FPS43 FPS
high43 FPS43 FPS
ultra43 FPS43 FPS
1440p
low43 FPS43 FPS
medium43 FPS43 FPS
high43 FPS43 FPS
ultra43 FPS43 FPS
4K
low43 FPS43 FPS
medium43 FPS43 FPS
high43 FPS43 FPS
ultra43 FPS43 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5750 and Turion X2 RM-75

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 X2 RM-75

The Turion X2 RM-75 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,717 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T5750 and Turion X2 RM-75 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 X2 RM-75 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Turion X2 RM-75. The Core 2 Duo T5750 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Turion X2 RM-75 uses Lion (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5750 scores 1,738 against the Turion X2 RM-75's 1,717 — a 1.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5750. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5750 vs 0 kB on the Turion X2 RM-75.

FeatureCore 2 Duo T5750Turion X2 RM-75
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2 GHz
2.2 GHz+10%
Base Clock
2 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
Process
65 nm
65 nm
Architecture
Merom (2006−2008)
Lion (2008−2009)
PassMark
1,738+1%
1,717
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 X2 RM-75 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore 2 Duo T5750Turion X2 RM-75
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
No
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: None (Core 2 Duo T5750) / not specified (Turion X2 RM-75). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T5750 targets Legacy Laptop.

FeatureCore 2 Duo T5750Turion X2 RM-75
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
None
Target Use
Legacy Laptop