CPU
GPU
Turion Neo X2 L625
Core 2 Duo E8500
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 Neo X2 L625 is positioned at rank 513 and the Core 2 Duo E8500 is on rank 427, so the Core 2 Duo E8500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Turion Neo X2 L625
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E8500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion Neo X2 L625 | Core 2 Duo E8500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($26) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Congo (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion Neo X2 L625 | Core 2 Duo E8500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($26) |
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 Neo X2 L625 and Core 2 Duo E8500
Turion Neo X2 L625
The Turion Neo X2 L625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Congo (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,313 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo E8500
The Core 2 Duo E8500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.16 GHz, with boost up to 3.17 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,297 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Turion Neo X2 L625 and Core 2 Duo E8500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Turion Neo X2 L625 versus 3.17 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8500 — a 65.8% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8500. The Turion Neo X2 L625 uses the Congo (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E8500 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Turion Neo X2 L625 scores 1,313 against the Core 2 Duo E8500's 1,297 — a 1.2% lead for the Turion Neo X2 L625.
| Feature | Turion Neo X2 L625 | Core 2 Duo E8500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.17 GHz+98% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.16 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB (total)+500% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Congo (2009) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,313+1% | 1,297 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion Neo X2 L625 uses the ASB1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E8500 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion Neo X2 L625 | Core 2 Duo E8500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | ASB1 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion Neo X2 L625) / true (Core 2 Duo E8500). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E8500 rivals Phenom II X2 550.
| Feature | Turion Neo X2 L625 | Core 2 Duo E8500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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