Core 2 Duo SL9400 vs A10-7400P

Core 2 Duo SL9400

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2008

A10-7400P

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo SL9400

2 / 2

2,144

+0.5%

2,134

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 SL9400 is positioned at rank 1147 and the A10-7400P is on rank 621, so the A10-7400P 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 SL9400

#1135

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3886%

#1136

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3829%

#1137

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3515%

#1138

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3499%

#1139

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3467%

#1141

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3348%

#1142

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3211%

#1143

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3205%

#1144

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3119%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

100%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

99%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

97%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1155

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

96%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

95%

#1157

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

94%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-7400P

#609

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

825%

#610

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

813%

#611

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

746%

#612

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

743%

#613

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

736%

#615

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

711%

#616

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

681%

#617

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

680%

#618

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

662%

#621

A10-7400P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

98%

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 A10-7400P (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SL9400	A10-7400P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($284)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo SL9400 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SL9400	A10-7400P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($284)	✅ 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 SL9400 Benchmark Check

A10-7400P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo SL9400 and A10-7400P

Core 2 Duo SL9400

The Core 2 Duo SL9400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,144 points. Launch price was $284.

A10-7400P

The A10-7400P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,134 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo SL9400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-7400P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-7400P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SL9400 versus 3.4 GHz on the A10-7400P — a 58.6% clock advantage for the A10-7400P (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core 2 Duo SL9400 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-7400P uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SL9400 scores 2,144 against the A10-7400P's 2,134 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo SL9400.

Feature	Core 2 Duo SL9400	A10-7400P
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.86 GHz	3.4 GHz+83%
Base Clock	1.86 GHz	2.5 GHz+34%
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4096 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	2,144	2,134

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo SL9400 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A10-7400P uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The A10-7400P supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GS45,GM45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo SL9400) and FP3 (A10-7400P).

Feature	Core 2 Duo SL9400	A10-7400P
Socket	BGA956	FP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Duo SL9400) vs AMD-V (A10-7400P). The A10-7400P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Core 2 Duo SL9400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo SL9400 targets Mobile, A10-7400P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-7400P rivals Core i5-4200U.