A8-8600P vs Core 2 Duo P7570
A8-8600P
Core 2 Duo P7570
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 A8-8600P is positioned at rank 948 and the Core 2 Duo P7570 is on rank 190, so the Core 2 Duo P7570 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-8600P
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P7570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-8600P | Core 2 Duo P7570 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-8600P | Core 2 Duo P7570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 A8-8600P and Core 2 Duo P7570
A8-8600P
The A8-8600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,464 points. Launch price was $90.
Core 2 Duo P7570
The Core 2 Duo P7570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.26 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,470 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The A8-8600P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo P7570 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-8600P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A8-8600P versus 2.26 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7570 — a 28.1% clock advantage for the A8-8600P (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The A8-8600P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P7570 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A8-8600P scores 2,464 against the Core 2 Duo P7570's 2,470 — a 0.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo P7570.
| Feature | A8-8600P | Core 2 Duo P7570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+33% | 2.26 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.26 GHz+41% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 3 MB+50% |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,464 | 2,470 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,160 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 499 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-8600P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P7570 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-8600P | Core 2 Duo P7570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-8600P) / not specified (Core 2 Duo P7570). The A8-8600P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Core 2 Duo P7570 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-8600P targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-8600P rivals Core i5-5200U.
| Feature | A8-8600P | Core 2 Duo P7570 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
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