A4-5150M
VS
Core 2 Duo P7550

A4-5150M vs Core 2 Duo P7550

AMD

A4-5150M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Core 2 Duo P7550

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2.26 GHz2009

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 A4-5150M is positioned at rank 547 and the Core 2 Duo P7550 is on rank 192, so the Core 2 Duo P7550 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 A4-5150M

#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
98%
#535
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
720%
#536
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
709%
#537
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
651%
#538
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
648%
#539
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
642%
#541
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
620%
#542
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
595%
#543
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
594%
#544
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
578%
#547
A4-5150M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#549
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49
100%
#557
Pentium P6200
MSRP: $60|Avg: $25
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P7550

#180
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
361%
#181
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
356%
#182
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
326%
#183
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
325%
#184
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
322%
#186
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
311%
#187
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
298%
#188
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
298%
#189
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
290%
#192
Core 2 Duo P7550
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#193
Atom N475
MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A
100%
#194
Pentium Gold 4417U
MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A4-5150M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo P7550 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightA4-5150MCore 2 Duo P7550
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightA4-5150MCore 2 Duo P7550
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-5150M and Core 2 Duo P7550

AMD

A4-5150M

The A4-5150M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,446 points. Launch price was $50.

Intel

Core 2 Duo P7550

The Core 2 Duo P7550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.26 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,439 points. Launch price was $249.

Processing Power

Both the A4-5150M and Core 2 Duo P7550 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the A4-5150M versus 2.26 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7550 — a 37.4% clock advantage for the A4-5150M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The A4-5150M uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P7550 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5150M scores 2,446 against the Core 2 Duo P7550's 2,439 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-5150M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-5150M vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P7550.

FeatureA4-5150MCore 2 Duo P7550
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz+46%
2.26 GHz
Base Clock
2.7 GHz+19%
2.26 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
3 MB+500%
Process
32 nm-29%
45 nm
Architecture
Richland (2013−2014)
Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark
2,446
2,439
Geekbench 6 Single
300
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Memory & Platform

The A4-5150M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P7550 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA4-5150MCore 2 Duo P7550
Socket
FS1r2
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+173%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-5150M) / not specified (Core 2 Duo P7550). The A4-5150M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8350G), while the Core 2 Duo P7550 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5150M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5150M rivals Pentium 2020M.

FeatureA4-5150MCore 2 Duo P7550
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8350G
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget Laptop