Core 2 Duo E8700 vs Pro A8-8600B
Core 2 Duo E8700
Pro A8-8600B
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 E8700 is positioned at rank 1020 and the Pro A8-8600B is on rank 986, so the Pro A8-8600B 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 E8700
Performance Per Dollar Pro A8-8600B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E8700 | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E8700 | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+20%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 E8700 and Pro A8-8600B
Core 2 Duo E8700
The Core 2 Duo E8700 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,212 points. Launch price was $249.
Pro A8-8600B
The Pro A8-8600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). 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/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,203 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo E8700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pro A8-8600B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A8-8600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8700 versus 3 GHz on the Pro A8-8600B — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8700 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E8700 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pro A8-8600B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8700 scores 2,212 against the Pro A8-8600B's 2,203 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8700.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8700 | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+17% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+119% | 1.6 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+200% | 2048 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,212 | 2,203 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E8700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pro A8-8600B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8700 | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo E8700 launched at $256 MSRP, while the Pro A8-8600B debuted at $150. At current prices ($30 vs $25), the Pro A8-8600B is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E8700 delivers 73.7 pts/$ vs 88.1 pts/$ for the Pro A8-8600B — making the Pro A8-8600B the 17.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8700 | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $256 | $150-41% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.7 | 88.1+20% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2015 |
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