CPU
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Opteron 254
Core 2 Duo T5200
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 254 is positioned at rank 658 and the Core 2 Duo T5200 is on rank 263, so the Core 2 Duo T5200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 254
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 254 | Core 2 Duo T5200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 254 | Core 2 Duo T5200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 254 and Core 2 Duo T5200
Opteron 254
The Opteron 254 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Troy (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 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: 690 points. Launch price was $800.
Core 2 Duo T5200
The Core 2 Duo T5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 34 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Opteron 254 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T5200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Duo T5200 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Opteron 254 versus 1.66 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5200 — a 51.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 254. The Opteron 254 uses the Troy (2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5200 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 254 scores 690 against the Core 2 Duo T5200's 705 — a 2.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Opteron 254 | Core 2 Duo T5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+69% | 1.66 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Troy (2005) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 690 | 705+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 254 uses the 940 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5200 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 254 | Core 2 Duo T5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 940 | BGA479 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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