Core 2 Duo E4500 vs A4-4000
Core 2 Duo E4500
A4-4000
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 Core 2 Duo E4500 is positioned at rank 1017 and the A4-4000 is on rank 811, so the A4-4000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E4500
Performance Per Dollar A4-4000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E4500 | A4-4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E4500 | A4-4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 Core 2 Duo E4500 and A4-4000
Core 2 Duo E4500
The Core 2 Duo E4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,165 points. Launch price was $249.
A4-4000
The A4-4000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,152 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo E4500 and A4-4000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E4500 versus 3.2 GHz on the A4-4000 — a 37% clock advantage for the A4-4000 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E4500 uses the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the A4-4000 uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E4500 scores 1,165 against the A4-4000's 1,152 — a 1.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo E4500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E4500 | A4-4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Allendale (2006−2009) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,165+1% | 1,152 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 348 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E4500 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-4000 uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Core 2 Duo E4500 versus DDR3-1333 on the A4-4000 — the Core 2 Duo E4500 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-4000 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core 2 Duo E4500) vs 8 (A4-4000) — the Core 2 Duo E4500 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E4500) and A55,A75,A85X,A88X (A4-4000).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E4500 | A4-4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | 800+26567% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 32 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Core 2 Duo E4500) vs AMD-V (A4-4000). The A4-4000 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7480D), while the Core 2 Duo E4500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-4000 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E4500 rivals Athlon 64 X2 4600+; A4-4000 rivals Celeron G1610.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E4500 | A4-4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 7480D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Desktop |
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