Core Duo T2600 vs Phenom II X4 910
Core Duo T2600
Phenom II X4 910
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 T2600 is positioned at rank 350 and the Phenom II X4 910 is on rank 363, so the Core Duo T2600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2600
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 910
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Duo T2600 | Phenom II X4 910 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Duo T2600 | Phenom II X4 910 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 T2600 and Phenom II X4 910
Core Duo T2600
The Core Duo T2600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 January 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 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: 1,765 points. Launch price was $440.
Phenom II X4 910
The Phenom II X4 910 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 February 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,776 points. Launch price was $100.
Processing Power
The Core Duo T2600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X4 910 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 910 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Core Duo T2600 versus 2.6 GHz on the Phenom II X4 910 — a 18.5% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 910 (base: 2.16 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core Duo T2600 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Phenom II X4 910 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2600 scores 1,765 against the Phenom II X4 910's 1,776 — a 0.6% lead for the Phenom II X4 910. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core Duo T2600 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 910.
| Feature | Core Duo T2600 | Phenom II X4 910 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.16 GHz | 2.6 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.16 GHz | 2.6 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Yonah (2005−2006) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,765 | 1,776 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Duo T2600 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom II X4 910 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Duo T2600 | Phenom II X4 910 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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