A8-4555M vs Core 2 Duo U7700

CPU

GPU

A8-4555M

4 Cores4 Thrd19 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2012

Core 2 Duo U7700

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A8-4555M

4 / 4

1,341

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo U7700

2 / 2

1,335

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 A8-4555M is positioned at rank 826 and the Core 2 Duo U7700 is on rank 1203, so the A8-4555M 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 A8-4555M

#814

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1313%

#815

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1294%

#816

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1187%

#817

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1182%

#818

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1171%

#820

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1131%

#821

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1085%

#822

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1083%

#823

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1054%

#826

A8-4555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

100%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

100%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#838

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

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 A8-4555M (2012) utilizes 32 nm technology and **unknown Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A8-4555M	Core 2 Duo U7700
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 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	A8-4555M	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.

A8-4555M Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo U7700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A8-4555M and Core 2 Duo U7700

A8-4555M

The A8-4555M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,341 points. Launch price was $90.

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 A8-4555M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo U7700 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-4555M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A8-4555M versus 1.33 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7700 — a 57.4% clock advantage for the A8-4555M (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The A8-4555M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo U7700 uses Merom-2048 (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A8-4555M scores 1,341 against the Core 2 Duo U7700's 1,335 — a 0.4% lead for the A8-4555M. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A8-4555M	Core 2 Duo U7700
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+80%	1.33 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+20%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	4 MB (total)+100%	2 MB
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Trinity (2012−2013)	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,341	1,335

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Memory & Platform

The A8-4555M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo U7700 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A8-4555M	Core 2 Duo U7700
Socket	FP2	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (A8-4555M) / not specified (Core 2 Duo U7700). The A8-4555M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7600G), while the Core 2 Duo U7700 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-4555M rivals Core i3-2367M.