CPU
GPU
Phenom II X4 830
Core 2 Duo T5870
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 X4 830 is positioned at rank 307 and the Core 2 Duo T5870 is on rank 538, so the Phenom II X4 830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 830
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5870
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 830 | Core 2 Duo T5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 830 | Core 2 Duo T5870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Phenom II X4 830 and Core 2 Duo T5870
Phenom II X4 830
The Phenom II X4 830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,072 points. Launch price was $80.
Core 2 Duo T5870
The Core 2 Duo T5870 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,089 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 830 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T5870 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 830 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X4 830 versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5870 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 830 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Phenom II X4 830 uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5870 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 830 scores 2,072 against the Core 2 Duo T5870's 2,089 — a 0.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5870. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 830 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5870.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 830 | Core 2 Duo T5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Deneb (2009−2011) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,072 | 2,089 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 203 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 314 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X4 830) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T5870). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T5870 targets Legacy Mobile.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 830 | Core 2 Duo T5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Mobile |
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