Core Duo T2050 vs Athlon 64 3600+
Core Duo T2050
Athlon 64 3600+
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 Duo T2050 is positioned at rank 86 and the Athlon 64 3600+ is on rank 1078, so the Core Duo T2050 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2050
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Duo T2050 | Athlon 64 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Duo T2050 | Athlon 64 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Duo T2050 and Athlon 64 3600+
Core Duo T2050
The Core Duo T2050 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 585 points. Launch price was $249.
Athlon 64 3600+
The Athlon 64 3600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 595 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core Duo T2050 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 64 3600+ offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core Duo T2050 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Core Duo T2050 versus 2.4 GHz on the Athlon 64 3600+ — a 40% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3600+. The Core Duo T2050 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon 64 3600+ uses Clawhammer (2001−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2050 scores 585 against the Athlon 64 3600+'s 595 — a 1.7% lead for the Athlon 64 3600+.
| Feature | Core Duo T2050 | Athlon 64 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm-50% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Yonah (2005−2006) | Clawhammer (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 585 | 595+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Core Duo T2050 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 3600+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Duo T2050 | Athlon 64 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
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