Opteron 252 vs Core 2 Duo L7200
Opteron 252
Core 2 Duo L7200
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 Opteron 252 is positioned at rank 680 and the Core 2 Duo L7200 is on rank 56, so the Core 2 Duo L7200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 252
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo L7200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 252 | Core 2 Duo L7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Troy (2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 252 | Core 2 Duo L7200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Opteron 252 and Core 2 Duo L7200
Opteron 252
The Opteron 252 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Fevereiro 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Troy (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 655 points. Launch price was $63.
Core 2 Duo L7200
The Core 2 Duo L7200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It has 2 cores. Base frequency: 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Opteron 252 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core 2 Duo L7200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Duo L7200 has 1 more core. The Opteron 252 is built on the Troy (2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Opteron 252 scores 655 against the Core 2 Duo L7200's 685 — a 4.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo L7200. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Opteron 252 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo L7200.
| Feature | Opteron 252 | Core 2 Duo L7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Troy (2005) | — |
| PassMark | 655 | 685+5% |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 252 uses the 940 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo L7200 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 252 | Core 2 Duo L7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 940 | BGA479 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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