Turion 64 X2 TL-60
VS
Core Duo T2500

Turion 64 X2 TL-60 vs Core Duo T2500

AMD

Turion 64 X2 TL-60

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2007
VS
Intel

Core Duo T2500

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2006

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 Turion 64 X2 TL-60 is positioned at rank 402 and the Core Duo T2500 is on rank 943, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 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 Turion 64 X2 TL-60

#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
99%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
97%
#390
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
544%
#391
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
536%
#392
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
492%
#393
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
490%
#394
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
485%
#396
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
468%
#397
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
449%
#398
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
448%
#399
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
436%
#402
Turion 64 X2 TL-60
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2500

#931
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1756%
#932
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1730%
#933
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1588%
#934
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1581%
#935
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1567%
#937
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1513%
#938
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1451%
#939
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1448%
#940
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1409%
#943
Core Duo T2500
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#944
Athlon Neo X2 L335
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
100%
#945
Core i7-3610QE
MSRP: $315|Avg: $105
99%
#948
A8-8600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
98%
#950
FX-9800P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
98%
#951
Celeron 1020E
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
98%
#954
Core i7-5850EQ
MSRP: $435|Avg: $370
97%
#956
Core i7-4810MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core Duo T2500 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.
InsightTurion 64 X2 TL-60Core Duo T2500
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Trinidad/Tyler (2007) / 90 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightTurion 64 X2 TL-60Core Duo T2500
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 Turion 64 X2 TL-60 and Core Duo T2500

AMD

Turion 64 X2 TL-60

The Turion 64 X2 TL-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Trinidad/Tyler (2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,619 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Core Duo T2500

The Core Duo T2500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,621 points. Launch price was $120.

Processing Power

Both the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 and Core Duo T2500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 versus 2 GHz on the Core Duo T2500 — identical boost frequencies. The Turion 64 X2 TL-60 uses the Trinidad/Tyler (2007) architecture (90 nm), while the Core Duo T2500 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 scores 1,619 against the Core Duo T2500's 1,621 — a 0.1% lead for the Core Duo T2500.

FeatureTurion 64 X2 TL-60Core Duo T2500
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2 GHz
2 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
Process
90 nm
65 nm-28%
Architecture
Trinidad/Tyler (2007)
Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark
1,619
1,621
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Memory & Platform

The Turion 64 X2 TL-60 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core Duo T2500 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureTurion 64 X2 TL-60Core Duo T2500
Socket
S1
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0+82%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-60) / VT-x (Core Duo T2500). Primary use case: Core Duo T2500 targets Mobile.

FeatureTurion 64 X2 TL-60Core Duo T2500
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Mobile