CPU
GPU
Core Duo T2050
Opteron 152
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 Opteron 152 is on rank 700, so the Core Duo T2050 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2050
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 152
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Duo T2050 | Opteron 152 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Venus (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Duo T2050 | Opteron 152 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Duo T2050 and Opteron 152
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.
Opteron 152
The Opteron 152 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Venus (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 104 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 620 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core Duo T2050 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Opteron 152 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 2.6 GHz on the Opteron 152 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Opteron 152 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core Duo T2050 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Opteron 152 uses Venus (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2050 scores 585 against the Opteron 152's 620 — a 5.8% lead for the Opteron 152. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core Duo T2050 | Opteron 152 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm-28% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Yonah (2005−2006) | Venus (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 585 | 620+6% |
Memory & Platform
The Core Duo T2050 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Opteron 152 uses 939 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Duo T2050 | Opteron 152 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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