Xeon 5150 vs Core 2 Duo T5600
Xeon 5150
Core 2 Duo T5600
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 Xeon 5150 is positioned at rank 921 and the Core 2 Duo T5600 is on rank 1179, so the Xeon 5150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5150
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5150 | Core 2 Duo T5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($241) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5150 | Core 2 Duo T5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($241) |
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 Xeon 5150 and Core 2 Duo T5600
Xeon 5150
The Xeon 5150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,555 points. Launch price was $16.
Core 2 Duo T5600
The Core 2 Duo T5600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 July 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 34 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,560 points. Launch price was $241.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 5150 and Core 2 Duo T5600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon 5150 versus 1.83 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5600 — a 37.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 5150 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 1.83 GHz). The Xeon 5150 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5600 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5150 scores 1,555 against the Core 2 Duo T5600's 1,560 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5600. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon 5150 | Core 2 Duo T5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz+46% | 1.83 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+45% | 1.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Woodcrest (2006) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,555 | 1,560 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5150 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5600 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5150 | Core 2 Duo T5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | 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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