Core Duo T2050 vs Turion 64 ML-37

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2050

2 / 2

585

+5.4%

555

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Turion 64 ML-37 is on rank 913, so the Core Duo T2050 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 Duo T2050

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

93%

#74

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

251%

#75

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

247%

#76

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

227%

#77

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

226%

#78

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

224%

#80

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

216%

#81

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

207%

#82

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

207%

#83

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

201%

#86

Core Duo T2050

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

99%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 ML-37

#901

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1586%

#902

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1563%

#903

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1435%

#904

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1428%

#905

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1415%

#907

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1366%

#908

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1310%

#909

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1308%

#910

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1273%

#913

Turion 64 ML-37

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

99%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Turion 64 ML-37 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Duo T2050 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 5.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core Duo T2050	Turion 64 ML-37
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Duo T2050	Turion 64 ML-37
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 Duo T2050 Benchmark Check

Turion 64 ML-37 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2050 and Turion 64 ML-37

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.

Turion 64 ML-37

The Turion 64 ML-37 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core Duo T2050 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Turion 64 ML-37 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 GHz on the Turion 64 ML-37 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Turion 64 ML-37. The Core Duo T2050 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Turion 64 ML-37 uses Lancaster (2005−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2050 scores 585 against the Turion 64 ML-37's 555 — a 5.3% lead for the Core Duo T2050. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Duo T2050	Turion 64 ML-37
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2 GHz+25%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	65 nm-28%	90 nm
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Lancaster (2005−2006)
PassMark	585+5%	555

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2050 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Turion 64 ML-37 uses 754 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.