CPU
GPU
A4 Micro-6400T
Core 2 Duo T9600
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 Micro-6400T is positioned at rank 843 and the Core 2 Duo T9600 is on rank 841, so the Core 2 Duo T9600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4 Micro-6400T
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T9600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4 Micro-6400T | Core 2 Duo T9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4 Micro-6400T | Core 2 Duo T9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Micro-6400T and Core 2 Duo T9600
A4 Micro-6400T
The A4 Micro-6400T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,082 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo T9600
The Core 2 Duo T9600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,087 points. Launch price was $316.
Processing Power
The A4 Micro-6400T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T9600 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4 Micro-6400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the A4 Micro-6400T versus 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T9600 — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T9600 (base: 1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The A4 Micro-6400T uses the Mullins (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T9600 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4 Micro-6400T scores 1,082 against the Core 2 Duo T9600's 1,087 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo T9600.
| Feature | A4 Micro-6400T | Core 2 Duo T9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+75% |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 2.8 GHz+180% |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 6 MB+200% |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Mullins (2014) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,082 | 1,087 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4 Micro-6400T uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T9600 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4 Micro-6400T | Core 2 Duo T9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4 Micro-6400T) / not specified (Core 2 Duo T9600). The A4 Micro-6400T includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Core 2 Duo T9600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 Micro-6400T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A4 Micro-6400T rivals Atom Z3770.
| Feature | A4 Micro-6400T | Core 2 Duo T9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Tablet | — |
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