Core 2 Duo SP7500 vs A8-6410

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo SP7500

2 / 2

1,766

0.0%

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,772

+0.3%

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 SP7500 is positioned at rank 85 and the A8-6410 is on rank 928, 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 A8-6410

#916

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1656%

#917

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1631%

#918

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1498%

#919

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1491%

#920

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1477%

#922

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1427%

#923

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1368%

#924

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1366%

#925

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1329%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A8-6410 (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3L-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SP7500	A8-6410
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo SP7500 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SP7500	A8-6410
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

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 SP7500 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo SP7500 and A8-6410

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.

A8-6410

The A8-6410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,772 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo SP7500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-6410 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-6410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SP7500 versus 2.4 GHz on the A8-6410 — a 40% clock advantage for the A8-6410. The Core 2 Duo SP7500 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A8-6410 uses Beema (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SP7500 scores 1,766 against the A8-6410's 1,772 — a 0.3% lead for the A8-6410.

Feature	Core 2 Duo SP7500	A8-6410
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.4 GHz+50%
Base Clock	—	2 GHz
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2048 kB
Process	65 nm	28 nm-57%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Beema (2014)
PassMark	1,766	1,772

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo SP7500) / true (A8-6410). The A8-6410 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Core 2 Duo SP7500 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-6410 rivals Pentium N3530.