Core 2 Duo E6540 vs A4-6210
Core 2 Duo E6540
A4-6210
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 E6540 is positioned at rank 1009 and the A4-6210 is on rank 787, so the A4-6210 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 E6540
Performance Per Dollar A4-6210
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E6540 | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E6540 | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 E6540 and A4-6210
Core 2 Duo E6540
The Core 2 Duo E6540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It has 2 cores. Base frequency: 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,495 points. Launch price was $249.
A4-6210
The A4-6210 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. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1599. Passmark benchmark score: 1,499 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo E6540 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-6210 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-6210 has 2 more cores. The A4-6210 is built on the Beema (2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E6540 scores 1,495 against the A4-6210's 1,499 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-6210.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6540 | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.33 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 2048 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | — | Beema (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,495 | 1,499 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 198 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E6540 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-6210 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Core 2 Duo E6540 versus DDR3L-1600 on the A4-6210 — the Core 2 Duo E6540 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Core 2 Duo E6540) vs 1 (A4-6210). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core 2 Duo E6540) vs 8 (A4-6210) — the Core 2 Duo E6540 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6540 | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333+44333% | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 16 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core 2 Duo E6540) vs AMD-V (A4-6210). The A4-6210 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Core 2 Duo E6540 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6210 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E6540 rivals Athlon 64 X2 6000+; A4-6210 rivals Pentium N3700.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6540 | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Entry Laptop |
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