CPU
GPU
Core 2 Duo T5850
Athlon II X4 630
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 T5850 is positioned at rank 245 and the Athlon II X4 630 is on rank 868, so the Core 2 Duo T5850 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 T5850
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 630
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5850 | Athlon II X4 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5850 | Athlon II X4 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 T5850 and Athlon II X4 630
Core 2 Duo T5850
The Core 2 Duo T5850 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. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,161 points. Launch price was $249.
Athlon II X4 630
The Athlon II X4 630 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,175 points. Launch price was $63.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T5850 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X4 630 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 630 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5850 versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X4 630 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 630. The Core 2 Duo T5850 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon II X4 630 uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5850 scores 2,161 against the Athlon II X4 630's 2,175 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon II X4 630.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5850 | Athlon II X4 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,161 | 2,175 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5850) / AMD-V (Athlon II X4 630).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5850 | Athlon II X4 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
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