A10-4655M vs Core 2 Duo T5500
A10-4655M
Core 2 Duo T5500
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 A10-4655M is positioned at rank 740 and the Core 2 Duo T5500 is on rank 386, so the Core 2 Duo T5500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-4655M
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-4655M | Core 2 Duo T5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-4655M | Core 2 Duo T5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A10-4655M and Core 2 Duo T5500
A10-4655M
The A10-4655M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,654 points. Launch price was $130.
Core 2 Duo T5500
The Core 2 Duo T5500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 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: 1,660 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The A10-4655M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T5500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A10-4655M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the A10-4655M versus 1.66 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5500 — a 51.1% clock advantage for the A10-4655M (base: 2 GHz vs 1.66 GHz). The A10-4655M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5500 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A10-4655M scores 1,654 against the Core 2 Duo T5500's 1,660 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A10-4655M | Core 2 Duo T5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+69% | 1.66 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+20% | 1.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,654 | 1,660 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-4655M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5500 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A10-4655M | Core 2 Duo T5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP2 | PGA478 |
| 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: true (A10-4655M) / not specified (Core 2 Duo T5500). The A10-4655M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7620G), while the Core 2 Duo T5500 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A10-4655M rivals Core i3-4010U.
| Feature | A10-4655M | Core 2 Duo T5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7620G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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