A6 Micro-6500T vs Core 2 Duo E8200

CPU

GPU

A6 Micro-6500T

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2014

Core 2 Duo E8200

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.67 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6 Micro-6500T

4 / 4

1,146

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo E8200

2 / 2

1,144

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 A6 Micro-6500T is positioned at rank 1045 and the Core 2 Duo E8200 is on rank 1048, so the A6 Micro-6500T 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 A6 Micro-6500T

#1033

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2560%

#1034

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2523%

#1035

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2316%

#1036

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2305%

#1037

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2284%

#1039

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2206%

#1040

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2115%

#1041

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2112%

#1042

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2055%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

99%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

97%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

96%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

96%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

95%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

94%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

94%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

93%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E8200

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

44404%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

41957%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

30464%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

9178%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

7270%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

6360%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3642%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3595%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3273%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3273%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3236%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3149%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3105%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3092%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3064%

#1048

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

100%

#1049

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

100%

#1050

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

98%

#1051

Core 2 Duo E6320

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

97%

#1052

Core i7-980X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

97%

#1053

Athlon 64 X2 3600+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

97%

#1054

Core 2 Duo E6420

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

96%

#1055

Pentium D 940

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

94%

#1056

Phenom X4 9600B

MSRP: $278|Avg: $20

94%

#1057

Phenom II X3 B77

MSRP: $281|Avg: $35

93%

#1058

Core 2 Duo E6300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

92%

#1059

Core 2 Duo E6400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

91%

#1060

Core 2 Duo E8300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

91%

#1061

Phenom X4 9500

MSRP: $247|Avg: $30

90%

#1062

Celeron D 352

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

86%

#1063

Core i7-970

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289

86%

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 A6 Micro-6500T (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A6 Micro-6500T	Core 2 Duo E8200
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo E8200 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A6 Micro-6500T	Core 2 Duo E8200
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+34%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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.

A6 Micro-6500T Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo E8200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6 Micro-6500T and Core 2 Duo E8200

A6 Micro-6500T

The A6 Micro-6500T 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,146 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo E8200

The Core 2 Duo E8200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,144 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The A6 Micro-6500T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo E8200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6 Micro-6500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the A6 Micro-6500T versus 2.67 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8200 — a 38.9% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8200 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The A6 Micro-6500T uses the Mullins (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E8200 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A6 Micro-6500T scores 1,146 against the Core 2 Duo E8200's 1,144 — a 0.2% lead for the A6 Micro-6500T.

Feature	A6 Micro-6500T	Core 2 Duo E8200
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.67 GHz+48%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	2.66 GHz+122%
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+200%
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Mullins (2014)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	1,146	1,144
Geekbench 6 Single	—	350
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	650

🧠

Memory & Platform

The A6 Micro-6500T uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo E8200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the A6 Micro-6500T versus DDR2-800 on the Core 2 Duo E8200 — the A6 Micro-6500T supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6 Micro-6500T supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A6 Micro-6500T) vs 2 (Core 2 Duo E8200). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6 Micro-6500T) vs 0 (Core 2 Duo E8200) — the A6 Micro-6500T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A6 Micro-6500T) and P35,P45,G33,G45 (Core 2 Duo E8200).

Feature	A6 Micro-6500T	Core 2 Duo E8200
Socket	FT3	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333+50%	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	8	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (A6 Micro-6500T) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo E8200). The A6 Micro-6500T includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Core 2 Duo E8200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E8200 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E8200 rivals Phenom II X2 550.

Feature	A6 Micro-6500T	Core 2 Duo E8200
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon R4	—
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Legacy Desktop

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Value Analysis

The A6 Micro-6500T launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E8200 debuted at $163. At current prices ($15 vs $20), the A6 Micro-6500T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6 Micro-6500T delivers 76.4 pts/$ vs 57.2 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E8200 — making the A6 Micro-6500T the 28.7% better value option.