A8-6410 vs Core 2 Duo SP7500

CPU

GPU

A8-6410

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2014

Core 2 Duo SP7500

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A8-6410

4 / 4

1,772

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo SP7500

2 / 2

1,766

0.0%

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 A8-6410 is positioned at rank 928 and the Core 2 Duo SP7500 is on rank 85, so the Core 2 Duo SP7500 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 A8-6410

#916

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1656%

#917

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1631%

#918

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1498%

#919

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1491%

#920

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1477%

#922

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1427%

#923

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1368%

#924

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1366%

#925

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1329%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SP7500

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

92%

#73

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

249%

#74

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

246%

#75

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

225%

#76

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

224%

#77

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

222%

#79

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

215%

#80

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

206%

#81

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

206%

#82

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

200%

#85

Core 2 Duo SP7500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

98%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

92%

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 A8-6410 (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3L-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A8-6410	Core 2 Duo SP7500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo SP7500 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A8-6410	Core 2 Duo SP7500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

A8-6410 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo SP7500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A8-6410 and Core 2 Duo SP7500

A8-6410

The A8-6410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,772 points. Launch price was $90.

Core 2 Duo SP7500

The Core 2 Duo SP7500 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. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,766 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The A8-6410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo SP7500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-6410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A8-6410 versus 1.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SP7500 — a 40% clock advantage for the A8-6410. The A8-6410 uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SP7500 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A8-6410 scores 1,772 against the Core 2 Duo SP7500's 1,766 — a 0.3% lead for the A8-6410.

Feature	A8-6410	Core 2 Duo SP7500
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+50%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	—
L2 Cache	2048 kB	4 MB+100%
Process	28 nm-57%	65 nm
Architecture	Beema (2014)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,772	1,766

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (A8-6410) / not specified (Core 2 Duo SP7500). The A8-6410 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Core 2 Duo SP7500 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-6410 rivals Pentium N3530.