Core 2 Duo T6570 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core 2 Duo T6570 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,078 Rank: 1819

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1815	Core i5-4200Y	4,082	+0.1%
1816	Athlon 64 X2 6000+	4,082	+0.1%
1817	Atom x7-E3950	4,080	+0%
1818	FX-7500	4,078	+0%
1819	Core 2 Duo T6570	4,078
1820	Pentium T4300	4,077	+-0%
1821	Core 2 Duo T7600	4,077	+-0%
1822	Athlon II X4 605e	4,077	+-0%
1823	Xeon E5405	4,076	+-0%
1824	Core 2 Duo E4600	4,076	+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo T6570 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,224 Rank: 1976

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1972	Core 2 Duo E4400	4,225	+0%
1973	E1-1200	4,225	+0%
1974	A4-1250	4,225	+0%
1975	Intel Celeron J3060	4,224	+0%
1976	Core 2 Duo T6570	4,224
1977	E1-2100	4,224	+0%
1978	Core i3 540	4,223	+-0%
1979	Core M-5Y31	4,222	+-0%
1980	Atom N2600	4,222	+-0%
1981	Sempron 3500+	4,222	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo T6570 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,981 Rank: 1779

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1775	A6-3620	3,987	+0.2%
1776	Core 2 Duo E4600	3,987	+0.2%
1777	Xeon E5405	3,982	+0%
1778	Core i3-3217U	3,982	+0%
1779	Core 2 Duo T6570	3,981
1780	Core 2 Duo T5800	3,981	+0%
1781	Core 2 Duo T5750	3,975	-0.2%
1782	Pentium T4300	3,972	-0.2%
1783	Pentium N4200	3,966	-0.4%
1784	Celeron 1007U	3,965	-0.4%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T6570 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T6570 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T6570 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo T6570 Details

The Core 2 Duo T6570 represents a significant evolution in Intel's mobile processor lineup, bridging the gap between earlier dual-core designs and the more advanced offerings that followed. Released during a period when mobile computing was transitioning toward greater efficiency and performance, this processor stands as a testament to Intel's commitment to delivering reliable, balanced performance for mainstream laptops. As of March 2026, the T6570 is a legacy device, having been superseded by generations of more powerful and energy-efficient processors. Despite its age, it remains a relevant reference point for understanding the trajectory of mobile computing performance over the past two decades.

Designed by Intel and built on the 45 nm process, the Core 2 Duo T6570 is based on the Merom microarchitecture, a refinement of the earlier Yonah core. It features two physical cores with four threads, enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. The processor operates at a base clock speed of 2.1 GHz and supports a maximum turbo frequency of 1.86 GHz, though this value appears to reflect a lower-tier or misreported specification—likely due to inconsistent data in the provided metadata. It is packaged in a BGA479 or PGA478 socket, typical of mobile laptops from the late 2000s.

Memory support includes LPDDR3 1600, with a maximum capacity of 8 GB and dual-channel architecture, enabling memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. The integrated Intel HD Graphics unit runs at a base frequency of 200 MHz, with a GPU burst frequency of 1 GHz, supporting up to three display outputs. While not a high-performance GPU, it was sufficient for basic multimedia and light graphics workloads of its era. The TDP is listed as 35 W, reflecting a balance between performance and thermal efficiency for mobile platforms.

The Core 2 Duo T6570 supports a range of advanced features, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES encryption, and virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d. It also includes Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) for power management and TXT for secure execution environments. These features underscore its role in enterprise and consumer laptops where reliability and security were increasingly important.

In benchmark testing, the processor achieves an overall score of 4078, ranking #1818 out of 2060 CPUs, with single-core and multicore scores of 3981 and 4224 respectively. While these scores place it behind many modern processors, it competes closely with other early 2000s-era dual-core CPUs like the Core 2 Duo T5850 and E4400. Its multicore performance slightly outpaces its single-core capabilities, a trend common among processors with Hyper-Threading but limited clock speeds. In the broader context of the top 50 processors, the T6570 is far removed from the leaders, which include multi-threaded AMD Ryzen and Intel Core Ultra chips scoring over 8,000 points.

Overall, the Core 2 Duo T6570 is best suited for legacy systems, light office use, and basic multimedia tasks. Its design reflects the priorities of its time: balancing performance, power efficiency, and cost for mainstream mobile users. While no longer competitive in today's high-performance landscape, it played a pivotal role in advancing dual-core computing in laptops and laid the groundwork for future innovations in mobile processor design.