CPU
GPU
Xeon 5160
Turion X2 RM-75
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 5160 is positioned at rank 903 and the Turion X2 RM-75 is on rank 366, so the Turion X2 RM-75 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5160
Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 RM-75
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5160 | Turion X2 RM-75 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5160 | Turion X2 RM-75 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon 5160 and Turion X2 RM-75
Xeon 5160
The Xeon 5160 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,715 points. Launch price was $22.
Turion X2 RM-75
The Turion X2 RM-75 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,717 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 5160 and Turion X2 RM-75 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon 5160 versus 2.2 GHz on the Turion X2 RM-75 — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Xeon 5160. The Xeon 5160 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Turion X2 RM-75 uses Lion (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5160 scores 1,715 against the Turion X2 RM-75's 1,717 — a 0.1% lead for the Turion X2 RM-75. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon 5160 | Turion X2 RM-75 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+36% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Woodcrest (2006) | Lion (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,715 | 1,717 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5160 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion X2 RM-75 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5160 | Turion X2 RM-75 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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