
Core 2 Duo SP7500 vs A10-4657M

Core 2 Duo SP7500

A10-4657M
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SP7500
Performance Per Dollar A10-4657M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo SP7500 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Insight | Core 2 Duo SP7500 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 SP7500 and A10-4657M

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.

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.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo SP7500 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo SP7500 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7660G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
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