Pentium Dual Core T2370 vs Athlon X2 QL-64

Pentium Dual Core T2370

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2008

Athlon X2 QL-64

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Dual Core T2370

2 / 2

1,601

0.0%

1,614

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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 Pentium Dual Core T2370 is positioned at rank 1059 and the Athlon X2 QL-64 is on rank 665, so the Athlon X2 QL-64 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 Pentium Dual Core T2370

#1047

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2750%

#1048

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2709%

#1049

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2487%

#1050

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2476%

#1051

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2453%

#1053

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2369%

#1054

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2272%

#1055

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2268%

#1056

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2207%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

99%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

98%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-64

#653

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

909%

#654

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

896%

#655

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

822%

#656

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

818%

#657

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

811%

#659

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

783%

#660

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

751%

#661

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

750%

#662

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

730%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

100%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon X2 QL-64 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium Dual Core T2370 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T2370	Athlon X2 QL-64
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon X2 QL-64 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 40% cheaper ($15 vs $25) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T2370	Athlon X2 QL-64
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+68%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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.

Pentium Dual Core T2370 Benchmark Check

Athlon X2 QL-64 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual Core T2370 and Athlon X2 QL-64

Pentium Dual Core T2370

The Pentium Dual Core T2370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,601 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon X2 QL-64

The Athlon X2 QL-64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,614 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Dual Core T2370 and Athlon X2 QL-64 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2370 versus 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-64 — a 19.3% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 QL-64. The Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon X2 QL-64 uses Lion (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T2370 scores 1,601 against the Athlon X2 QL-64's 1,614 — a 0.8% lead for the Athlon X2 QL-64.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T2370	Athlon X2 QL-64
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.73 GHz	2.1 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Lion (2008−2009)
PassMark	1,601	1,614

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon X2 QL-64 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. The Athlon X2 QL-64 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T2370	Athlon X2 QL-64
Socket	PGA478	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T2370) vs AMD-V (Athlon X2 QL-64). Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T2370 targets Mobile.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T2370	Athlon X2 QL-64
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	No VT-x	AMD-V
Target Use	Mobile	—

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Value Analysis

The Pentium Dual Core T2370 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 QL-64 debuted at $50. At current prices ($25 vs $15), the Athlon X2 QL-64 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T2370 delivers 64.0 pts/$ vs 107.6 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 QL-64 — making the Athlon X2 QL-64 the 50.8% better value option.