CPU
GPU
Pentium T2370
Athlon 64 FX-57
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 Pentium T2370 is positioned at rank 1114 and the Athlon 64 FX-57 is on rank 1137, so the Pentium T2370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T2370
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-57
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium T2370 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (San Diego (2001−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium T2370 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1969%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 Pentium T2370 and Athlon 64 FX-57
Pentium T2370
The Pentium T2370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 745 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 FX-57
The Athlon 64 FX-57 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the San Diego (2001−2005) 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: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 104 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 720 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 FX-57 is built on the San Diego (2001−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T2370 scores 745 against the Athlon 64 FX-57's 720 — a 3.4% lead for the Pentium T2370. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2370 vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 FX-57.
| Feature | Pentium T2370 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.73 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm-28% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | — | San Diego (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 745+3% | 720 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium T2370 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 FX-57 uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium T2370 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium T2370 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 FX-57 debuted at $1031. At current prices ($10 vs $200), the Pentium T2370 is $190 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T2370 delivers 74.5 pts/$ vs 3.6 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 FX-57 — making the Pentium T2370 the 181.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium T2370 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-92% | $1031 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-95% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.5+1969% | 3.6 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2005 |
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