A8-6410
VS
Pentium Dual Core T2390

A8-6410 vs Pentium Dual Core T2390

AMD

A8-6410

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Pentium Dual Core T2390

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2008

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 A8-6410 is positioned at rank 928 and the Pentium Dual Core T2390 is on rank 863, so the Pentium Dual Core T2390 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 Pentium Dual Core T2390

#851
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1425%
#852
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1404%
#853
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1289%
#854
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1283%
#855
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1271%
#857
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1228%
#858
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1177%
#859
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1175%
#860
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1144%
#863
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
100%
#867
Core i7-1160G7
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
99%
#873
Celeron M 540
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
98%
#877
Microsoft SQ1
MSRP: $300|Avg: $180
98%
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.
InsightA8-6410Pentium Dual Core T2390
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
More affordable ($5)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium Dual Core T2390 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightA8-6410Pentium Dual Core T2390
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+700%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
More affordable ($5)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A8-6410 and Pentium Dual Core T2390

AMD

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.

Intel

Pentium Dual Core T2390

The Pentium Dual Core T2390 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.86 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,771 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The A8-6410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-6410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A8-6410 versus 1.86 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2390 — a 25.4% clock advantage for the A8-6410. The A8-6410 uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A8-6410 scores 1,772 against the Pentium Dual Core T2390's 1,771 — a 0.1% lead for the A8-6410.

FeatureA8-6410Pentium Dual Core T2390
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz+29%
1.86 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
L2 Cache
2048 kB+100%
1 MB
Process
28 nm-57%
65 nm
Architecture
Beema (2014)
NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark
1,772
1,771
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Memory & Platform

The A8-6410 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA8-6410Pentium Dual Core T2390
Socket
FT3
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+173%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
1866
Max RAM Capacity
16
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (A8-6410) / not specified (Pentium Dual Core T2390). The A8-6410 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-6410 rivals Pentium N3530.

FeatureA8-6410Pentium Dual Core T2390
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon R5 Graphics
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true
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Value Analysis

The A8-6410 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 debuted at $86. At current prices ($40 vs $5), the Pentium Dual Core T2390 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A8-6410 delivers 44.3 pts/$ vs 354.2 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T2390 — making the Pentium Dual Core T2390 the 155.5% better value option.

FeatureA8-6410Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP
$100
$86-14%
Avg Price (30d)
$40
$5-88%
Performance per Dollar
44.3
354.2+700%
Release Date
2014
2008