Core Duo T2250 vs Xeon 3065
Core Duo T2250
Xeon 3065
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 T2250 is positioned at rank 3 and the Xeon 3065 is on rank 923, so the Core Duo T2250 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 T2250
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 3065
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Duo T2250 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Duo T2250 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 T2250 and Xeon 3065
Core Duo T2250
The Core Duo T2250 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 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 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: 1,537 points. Launch price was $249.
Xeon 3065
The Xeon 3065 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,545 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core Duo T2250 is built on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Core Duo T2250 scores 1,537 against the Xeon 3065's 1,545 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon 3065. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core Duo T2250 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon 3065.
| Feature | Core Duo T2250 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.73 GHz | 2.33 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Yonah (2005−2006) | — |
| PassMark | 1,537 | 1,545 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Duo T2250 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Xeon 3065 uses LGA775 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Duo T2250 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 5.0+355% |
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