A4-5050 vs Core 2 Duo U7700

A4-5050

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2014

Core 2 Duo U7700

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-5050

4 / 4

1,328

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo U7700

2 / 2

1,335

+0.5%

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 A4-5050 is positioned at rank 831 and the Core 2 Duo U7700 is on rank 1203, so the A4-5050 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 A4-5050

#819

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1326%

#820

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1306%

#821

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1199%

#822

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1194%

#823

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1183%

#825

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1142%

#826

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1095%

#827

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1094%

#828

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1064%

#831

A4-5050

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo U7700

#1190

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5753%

#1191

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5669%

#1192

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5204%

#1193

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5180%

#1194

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5133%

#1196

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4957%

#1197

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4753%

#1198

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4745%

#1199

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4618%

#1202

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

100%

#1203

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

100%

#1204

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

99%

#1205

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

99%

#1206

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

97%

#1207

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

96%

#1208

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1210

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

93%

#1211

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

93%

#1212

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

91%

#1215

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

90%

#1216

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

90%

#1217

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

89%

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 A4-5050 (2014) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A4-5050	Core 2 Duo U7700
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo U7700 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A4-5050	Core 2 Duo U7700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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.

A4-5050 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo U7700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-5050 and Core 2 Duo U7700

A4-5050

The A4-5050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,328 points. Launch price was $50.

Core 2 Duo U7700

The Core 2 Duo U7700 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 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,335 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The A4-5050 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo U7700 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-5050 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the A4-5050 versus 1.33 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7700 — a 12% clock advantage for the A4-5050. The A4-5050 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo U7700 uses Merom-2048 (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5050 scores 1,328 against the Core 2 Duo U7700's 1,335 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo U7700. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A4-5050	Core 2 Duo U7700
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz+13%	1.33 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Kabini (2013−2014)	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,328	1,335
Geekbench 6 Single	180	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-5050 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo U7700 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A4-5050	Core 2 Duo U7700
Socket	FT3	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-5050) / not specified (Core 2 Duo U7700). The A4-5050 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8330), while the Core 2 Duo U7700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5050 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5050 rivals Pentium N3530.