A4-7210 vs Core 2 Duo T5500

A4-7210

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2015

Core 2 Duo T5500

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.66 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-7210

4 / 4

1,670

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo T5500

2 / 2

1,660

0.0%

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 A4-7210 is positioned at rank 737 and the Core 2 Duo T5500 is on rank 386, so the Core 2 Duo T5500 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 A4-7210

#725

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1054%

#726

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1039%

#727

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

954%

#728

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

949%

#729

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

941%

#731

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

908%

#732

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

871%

#733

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

870%

#734

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

846%

#737

A4-7210

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#748

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5500

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

98%

#374

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

530%

#375

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

523%

#376

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

480%

#377

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

477%

#378

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

473%

#380

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

457%

#381

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

438%

#382

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

437%

#383

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

426%

#386

Core 2 Duo T5500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#391

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

99%

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 A4-7210 (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A4-7210	Core 2 Duo T5500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5500 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A4-7210	Core 2 Duo T5500
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.

A4-7210 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T5500 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-7210 and Core 2 Duo T5500

A4-7210

The A4-7210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,670 points. Launch price was $50.

Core 2 Duo T5500

The Core 2 Duo T5500 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 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 34 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,660 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The A4-7210 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T5500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-7210 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the A4-7210 versus 1.66 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5500 — a 28% clock advantage for the A4-7210 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.66 GHz). The A4-7210 uses the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5500 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A4-7210 scores 1,670 against the Core 2 Duo T5500's 1,660 — a 0.6% lead for the A4-7210.

Feature	A4-7210	Core 2 Duo T5500
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+33%	1.66 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+8%	1.66 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	2048 kB	2 MB
Process	28 nm-57%	65 nm
Architecture	Carrizo-L (2015)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,670	1,660
Geekbench 6 Single	208	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-7210 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5500 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A4-7210	Core 2 Duo T5500
Socket	FT3	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	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 (A4-7210) / not specified (Core 2 Duo T5500). The A4-7210 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Core 2 Duo T5500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-7210 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-7210 rivals Pentium N3710.