A4-1250 vs Core 2 Duo U7600

A4-1250

2 Cores2 Thrd8 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

Core 2 Duo U7600

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-1250

2 / 2

1,258

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo U7600

2 / 2

1,263

+0.4%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

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 A4-1250 is positioned at rank 1023 and the Core 2 Duo U7600 is on rank 1206, so the A4-1250 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 A4-1250

#1011

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2332%

#1012

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2298%

#1013

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2110%

#1014

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2100%

#1015

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2081%

#1017

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2010%

#1018

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1927%

#1019

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1924%

#1020

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1872%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

99%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

98%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

97%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

94%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo U7600

#1194

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5810%

#1195

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5725%

#1196

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5255%

#1197

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5232%

#1198

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5184%

#1200

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5006%

#1201

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4800%

#1202

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4792%

#1203

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4663%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

100%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

98%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

97%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

94%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

92%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

91%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

91%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

90%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

88%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

88%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A4-1250 (2013) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A4-1250	Core 2 Duo U7600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo U7600 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A4-1250	Core 2 Duo U7600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+502%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($5)

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.

A4-1250 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo U7600 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-1250 and Core 2 Duo U7600

A4-1250

The A4-1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,258 points. Launch price was $50.

Core 2 Duo U7600

The Core 2 Duo U7600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,263 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the A4-1250 and Core 2 Duo U7600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the A4-1250 versus 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7600 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo U7600. The A4-1250 uses the Temash (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo U7600 uses Merom-2048 (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A4-1250 scores 1,258 against the Core 2 Duo U7600's 1,263 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo U7600. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A4-1250	Core 2 Duo U7600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1 GHz	1.2 GHz+20%
Base Clock	—	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Temash (2013)	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,258	1,263
Geekbench 6 Single	111	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	188	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-1250 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo U7600 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A4-1250	Core 2 Duo U7600
Socket	FT3	BGA479
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L 1333 MHz	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (A4-1250) / not specified (Core 2 Duo U7600). The A4-1250 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8210), while the Core 2 Duo U7600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1250 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A4-1250 rivals Atom Z3740.

Feature	A4-1250	Core 2 Duo U7600
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Radeon HD 8210	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	—
Target Use	Tablet	—

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Value Analysis

The A4-1250 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo U7600 debuted at $250. At current prices ($30 vs $5), the Core 2 Duo U7600 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A4-1250 delivers 41.9 pts/$ vs 252.6 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo U7600 — making the Core 2 Duo U7600 the 143.1% better value option.