A10-4657M vs Core 2 Duo SP7500

A10-4657M

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Core 2 Duo SP7500

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A10-4657M

4 / 4

1,759

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo SP7500

2 / 2

1,766

+0.4%

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 A10-4657M is positioned at rank 713 and the Core 2 Duo SP7500 is on rank 85, so the Core 2 Duo SP7500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A10-4657M

#701

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1001%

#702

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

986%

#703

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

905%

#704

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

901%

#705

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

893%

#707

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

862%

#708

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

827%

#709

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

825%

#710

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

803%

#713

A10-4657M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SP7500

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

92%

#73

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

249%

#74

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

246%

#75

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

225%

#76

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

224%

#77

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

222%

#79

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

215%

#80

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

206%

#81

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

206%

#82

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

200%

#85

Core 2 Duo SP7500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

98%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A10-4657M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo SP7500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	A10-4657M	Core 2 Duo SP7500
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	A10-4657M	Core 2 Duo SP7500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A10-4657M Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo SP7500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10-4657M and Core 2 Duo SP7500

A10-4657M

The A10-4657M 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,759 points. Launch price was $130.

Core 2 Duo SP7500

The Core 2 Duo SP7500 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. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,766 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The A10-4657M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo SP7500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A10-4657M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-4657M versus 1.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SP7500 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the A10-4657M. The A10-4657M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SP7500 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A10-4657M scores 1,759 against the Core 2 Duo SP7500's 1,766 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo SP7500.

Feature	A10-4657M	Core 2 Duo SP7500
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+100%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	—
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Trinity (2012−2013)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,759	1,766
Geekbench 6 Single	450	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,200	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-4657M) / not specified (Core 2 Duo SP7500). The A10-4657M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660G), while the Core 2 Duo SP7500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-4657M targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-4657M rivals Core i3-2330M.