CPU
GPU
A10-7850K
Core 2 Duo T5670
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 A10-7850K is positioned at rank 375 and the Core 2 Duo T5670 is on rank 2, so the Core 2 Duo T5670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-7850K
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5670
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-7850K | Core 2 Duo T5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-7850K | Core 2 Duo T5670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A10-7850K and Core 2 Duo T5670
A10-7850K
The A10-7850K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,394 points. Launch price was $173.
Core 2 Duo T5670
The Core 2 Duo T5670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 3,440 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The A10-7850K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T5670 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A10-7850K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A10-7850K versus 1.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5670 — a 75.9% clock advantage for the A10-7850K (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The A10-7850K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5670 uses Merom-2M (2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A10-7850K scores 3,394 against the Core 2 Duo T5670's 3,440 — a 1.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5670. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-7850K vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5670.
| Feature | A10-7850K | Core 2 Duo T5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+122% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+106% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+100% | 2 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Merom-2M (2008) |
| PassMark | 3,394 | 3,440+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 510 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-7850K) / not specified (Core 2 Duo T5670). The A10-7850K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Core 2 Duo T5670 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7850K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-7850K rivals Core i3-4340.
| Feature | A10-7850K | Core 2 Duo T5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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