Core 2 Duo E8700 vs PRO A8-9600B

Core 2 Duo E8700

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2009

PRO A8-9600B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo E8700

2 / 2

2,212

+0.8%

2,195

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 A8-9600B is on rank 508, so the PRO A8-9600B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E8700

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

36078%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

34090%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

24752%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7457%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5907%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5167%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2959%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2921%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2659%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2659%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2630%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2559%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2523%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2513%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2490%

#396

Ryzen Embedded R2314

MSRP: $300|Avg: $762

89%

#1019

Core i7-3970X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $60

100%

#1020

Core 2 Duo E8700

MSRP: $256|Avg: $30

100%

#1021

Core 2 Duo E6550

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

99%

#1022

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

97%

#1023

Core i7-3960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $60

97%

#1024

Celeron 2.70

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#1026

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

94%

#1027

Core 2 Quad Q8200

MSRP: $224|Avg: $36

93%

#1028

A12-9800E

MSRP: $426|Avg: $150

93%

#1029

Phenom II X6 1065T

MSRP: $426|Avg: $170

93%

#1030

Celeron 440

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

93%

#1031

A8-3820

MSRP: $280|Avg: $200

90%

#1032

Core i7-860S

MSRP: $299|Avg: $96

90%

#1034

Core 2 Duo E4700

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar PRO A8-9600B

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

100%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#496

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

668%

#497

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

659%

#498

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

605%

#499

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

602%

#500

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

596%

#502

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

576%

#503

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

552%

#504

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

551%

#505

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

536%

#508

PRO A8-9600B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The PRO A8-9600B (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8700	PRO A8-9600B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo E8700 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and **DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8700	PRO A8-9600B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core 2 Duo E8700 Benchmark Check

PRO A8-9600B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E8700 and PRO A8-9600B

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 A8-9600B

The PRO A8-9600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,195 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo E8700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the PRO A8-9600B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A8-9600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8700 versus 3.3 GHz on the PRO A8-9600B — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8700 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E8700 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the PRO A8-9600B uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8700 scores 2,212 against the PRO A8-9600B's 2,195 — a 0.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8700.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8700	PRO A8-9600B
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+6%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+46%	2.4 GHz
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+200%	2048 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Wolfdale (2008−2010)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,212	2,195

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo E8700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the PRO A8-9600B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.