Core 2 Duo SP7500
VS
A10-4657M

Core 2 Duo SP7500 vs A10-4657M

Intel

Core 2 Duo SP7500

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2008
VS
AMD

A10-4657M

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

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 SP7500 is positioned at rank 85 and the A10-4657M is on rank 713, so the Core 2 Duo SP7500 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 SP7500

#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
92%
#73
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
249%
#74
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
246%
#75
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
225%
#76
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
224%
#77
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
222%
#79
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
215%
#80
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
206%
#81
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
206%
#82
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
200%
#85
Core 2 Duo SP7500
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#88
Core 2 Duo T7500
MSRP: $316|Avg: $5
98%
#98
N150
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-4657M

#701
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1001%
#702
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
986%
#703
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
905%
#704
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
901%
#705
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
893%
#707
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
862%
#708
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
827%
#709
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
825%
#710
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
803%
#713
A10-4657M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#718
Core i3-1315UE
MSRP: $312|Avg: $250
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A10-4657M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo SP7500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore 2 Duo SP7500A10-4657M
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore 2 Duo SP7500A10-4657M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo SP7500 and A10-4657M

Intel

Core 2 Duo SP7500

The Core 2 Duo SP7500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,766 points. Launch price was $249.

AMD

A10-4657M

The A10-4657M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,759 points. Launch price was $130.

Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo SP7500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-4657M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4657M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SP7500 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-4657M — a 66.7% clock advantage for the A10-4657M. The Core 2 Duo SP7500 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A10-4657M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SP7500 scores 1,766 against the A10-4657M's 1,759 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo SP7500.

FeatureCore 2 Duo SP7500A10-4657M
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
1.6 GHz
3.2 GHz+100%
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
Process
65 nm
32 nm-51%
Architecture
Merom (2006−2008)
Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark
1,766
1,759
Geekbench 6 Single
450
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,200
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo SP7500) / AMD-V (A10-4657M). The A10-4657M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660G), while the Core 2 Duo SP7500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-4657M targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-4657M rivals Core i3-2330M.

FeatureCore 2 Duo SP7500A10-4657M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 7660G
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Laptop