A4-3305M vs Core 2 Duo T5550
A4-3305M
Core 2 Duo T5550
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 A4-3305M is positioned at rank 691 and the Core 2 Duo T5550 is on rank 23, so the Core 2 Duo T5550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A4-3305M
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-3305M | Core 2 Duo T5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-3305M | Core 2 Duo T5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 A4-3305M and Core 2 Duo T5550
A4-3305M
The A4-3305M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,812 points. Launch price was $50.
Core 2 Duo T5550
The Core 2 Duo T5550 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 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,826 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the A4-3305M and Core 2 Duo T5550 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3305M versus 1.83 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5550 — a 30.9% clock advantage for the A4-3305M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.83 GHz). The A4-3305M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5550 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3305M scores 1,812 against the Core 2 Duo T5550's 1,826 — a 0.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5550. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-3305M vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5550.
| Feature | A4-3305M | Core 2 Duo T5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+37% | 1.83 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+4% | 1.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,812 | 1,826 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 276 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-3305M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5550 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-3305M | Core 2 Duo T5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-3305M) / not specified (Core 2 Duo T5550). The A4-3305M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Core 2 Duo T5550 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3305M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3305M rivals Pentium B950.
| Feature | A4-3305M | Core 2 Duo T5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6480G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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