Core 2 Duo E7400 vs A6-9220C
Core 2 Duo E7400
A6-9220C
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 E7400 is positioned at rank 544 and the A6-9220C is on rank 931, so the Core 2 Duo E7400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E7400
Performance Per Dollar A6-9220C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E7400 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E7400 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E7400 and A6-9220C
Core 2 Duo E7400
The Core 2 Duo E7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,043 points. Launch price was $249.
A6-9220C
The A6-9220C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,053 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo E7400 and A6-9220C share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7400 versus 2.7 GHz on the A6-9220C — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E7400 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E7400 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A6-9220C uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E7400 scores 1,043 against the A6-9220C's 1,053 — a 1% lead for the A6-9220C.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7400 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+4% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+56% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (total)+200% | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,043 | 1,053 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E7400 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-9220C uses FT4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Core 2 Duo E7400 versus DDR4-1866 on the A6-9220C — the Core 2 Duo E7400 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core 2 Duo E7400 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core 2 Duo E7400) vs 1 (A6-9220C). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core 2 Duo E7400) vs 8 (A6-9220C) — the Core 2 Duo E7400 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E7400) and AMD BGA soldered (A6-9220C).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7400 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FT4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+26550% | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 8 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core 2 Duo E7400) / not specified (A6-9220C). The A6-9220C includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Core 2 Duo E7400 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E7400 rivals Athlon II X2 245.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7400 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | AMD Radeon R5 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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