Core 2 Duo T7250 vs Core 2 Duo T5870

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo T7250

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2007

Core 2 Duo T5870

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T7250

2 / 2

2,073

0.0%

2,089

+0.8%

Core i7-640UM

Pentium 2030M

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

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 T7250 is positioned at rank 20 and the Core 2 Duo T5870 is on rank 538, so the Core 2 Duo T7250 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 T7250

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

142%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

139%

#10

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

128%

#11

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

127%

#12

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

126%

#14

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

122%

#15

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

117%

#16

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

117%

#17

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

114%

#20

Core 2 Duo T7250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

92%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

88%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

88%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

84%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

84%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

83%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

82%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

82%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

82%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5870

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

100%

#526

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

702%

#527

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

692%

#528

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

635%

#529

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

632%

#530

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

627%

#532

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

605%

#533

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

580%

#534

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

579%

#535

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

564%

#538

Core 2 Duo T5870

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#549

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core 2 Duo T5870 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7250	Core 2 Duo T5870
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7250	Core 2 Duo T5870
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Core 2 Duo T7250 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T5870 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T7250 and Core 2 Duo T5870

Core 2 Duo T7250

The Core 2 Duo T7250 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: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,073 points. Launch price was $249.

Core 2 Duo T5870

The Core 2 Duo T5870 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. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,089 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T7250 and Core 2 Duo T5870 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7250 versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5870 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). Both are built on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture using a 65 nm process. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7250 scores 2,073 against the Core 2 Duo T5870's 2,089 — a 0.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5870. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7250 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5870.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7250	Core 2 Duo T5870
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	2,073	2,089
Geekbench 6 Single	—	203
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	314

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Memory & Platform

Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T7250) and GM965,GM45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo T5870).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7250	Core 2 Duo T5870
Socket	PGA478	—
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7250 targets Budget, Core 2 Duo T5870 targets Legacy Mobile. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7250 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.