Phenom II X2 N620
VS
Core 2 Duo P7570

Phenom II X2 N620 vs Core 2 Duo P7570

AMD

Phenom II X2 N620

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2010
VS
Intel

Core 2 Duo P7570

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2.26 GHz2009

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 Phenom II X2 N620 is positioned at rank 177 and the Core 2 Duo P7570 is on rank 190, so the Phenom II X2 N620 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 Phenom II X2 N620

#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
99%
#165
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
352%
#166
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
347%
#167
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
318%
#168
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
317%
#169
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
314%
#171
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
303%
#172
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
291%
#173
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
290%
#174
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
282%
#177
Phenom II X2 N620
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P7570

#178
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
356%
#179
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
351%
#180
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
322%
#181
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
321%
#182
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
318%
#184
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
307%
#185
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
294%
#186
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
294%
#187
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
286%
#190
Core 2 Duo P7570
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#193
Pentium Gold 4417U
MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A
98%
#195
Atom N475
MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Phenom II X2 N620 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo P7570 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightPhenom II X2 N620Core 2 Duo P7570
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPhenom II X2 N620Core 2 Duo P7570
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X2 N620 and Core 2 Duo P7570

AMD

Phenom II X2 N620

The Phenom II X2 N620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,503 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Core 2 Duo P7570

The Core 2 Duo P7570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.26 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,470 points. Launch price was $249.

Processing Power

Both the Phenom II X2 N620 and Core 2 Duo P7570 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X2 N620 versus 2.26 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7570 — a 21.3% clock advantage for the Phenom II X2 N620. The Phenom II X2 N620 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P7570 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X2 N620 scores 2,503 against the Core 2 Duo P7570's 2,470 — a 1.3% lead for the Phenom II X2 N620.

FeaturePhenom II X2 N620Core 2 Duo P7570
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.8 GHz+24%
2.26 GHz
Base Clock
2.26 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
Process
45 nm
45 nm
Architecture
Champlain (2010−2011)
Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark
2,503+1%
2,470
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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X2 N620 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo P7570 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePhenom II X2 N620Core 2 Duo P7570
Socket
S1
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0+82%
PCIe 1.1