Core 2 Duo T6500 vs Turion II N530
Core 2 Duo T6500
Turion II N530
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 T6500 is positioned at rank 178 and the Turion II N530 is on rank 229, so the Core 2 Duo T6500 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 T6500
Performance Per Dollar Turion II N530
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T6500 | Turion II N530 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T6500 | Turion II N530 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 T6500 and Turion II N530
Core 2 Duo T6500
The Core 2 Duo T6500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,249 points. Launch price was $249.
Turion II N530
The Turion II N530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo T6500 and Turion II N530 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T6500 versus 2.5 GHz on the Turion II N530 — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Turion II N530. The Core 2 Duo T6500 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion II N530 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T6500 scores 2,249 against the Turion II N530's 2,245 — a 0.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo T6500.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T6500 | Turion II N530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,249 | 2,245 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T6500 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Turion II N530 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T6500 | Turion II N530 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Core 2 Duo T6500) / not specified (Turion II N530).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T6500 | Turion II N530 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
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