Turion II N530 vs Core 2 Duo T6500
Turion II N530
Core 2 Duo T6500
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 II N530 is positioned at rank 229 and the Core 2 Duo T6500 is on rank 178, so the Core 2 Duo T6500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Turion II N530
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T6500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion II N530 | Core 2 Duo T6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion II N530 | Core 2 Duo T6500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Turion II N530 and Core 2 Duo T6500
Turion II N530
The Turion II N530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 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: 2,245 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo T6500
The Core 2 Duo T6500 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,249 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Turion II N530 and Core 2 Duo T6500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Turion II N530 versus 2.1 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T6500 — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Turion II N530. The Turion II N530 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T6500 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II N530 scores 2,245 against the Core 2 Duo T6500's 2,249 — a 0.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo T6500.
| Feature | Turion II N530 | Core 2 Duo T6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+19% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,245 | 2,249 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion II N530 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T6500 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion II N530 | Core 2 Duo T6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion II N530) / false (Core 2 Duo T6500).
| Feature | Turion II N530 | Core 2 Duo T6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Turion II N530 and Core 2 Duo T6500
