Core 2 Duo T5850 vs Phenom II X4 B93
Core 2 Duo T5850
Phenom II X4 B93
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 Phenom II X4 B93 is on rank 297, so the Core 2 Duo T5850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5850
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 B93
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5850 | Phenom II X4 B93 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5850 | Phenom II X4 B93 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Phenom II X4 B93
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.
Phenom II X4 B93
The Phenom II X4 B93 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). 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: 2,159 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T5850 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X4 B93 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 B93 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5850 versus 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X4 B93 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 B93. The Core 2 Duo T5850 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Phenom II X4 B93 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5850 scores 2,161 against the Phenom II X4 B93's 2,159 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5850.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5850 | Phenom II X4 B93 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,161 | 2,159 |
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