Core 2 Duo SU9400 vs Pro A6-8500B

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo SU9400

2 / 2

1,596

+0.3%

1,592

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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 SU9400 is positioned at rank 409 and the Pro A6-8500B is on rank 670, so the Core 2 Duo SU9400 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 SU9400

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

99%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#397

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

552%

#398

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

543%

#399

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

499%

#400

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

497%

#401

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

492%

#403

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

475%

#404

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

456%

#405

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

455%

#406

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

443%

#409

Core 2 Duo SU9400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pro A6-8500B

#658

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

921%

#659

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

908%

#660

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

834%

#661

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

830%

#662

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

822%

#664

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

794%

#665

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

761%

#666

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

760%

#667

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

740%

#670

Pro A6-8500B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

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 Pro A6-8500B (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3/DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SU9400	Pro A6-8500B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SU9400	Pro A6-8500B
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.

Core 2 Duo SU9400 Benchmark Check

Pro A6-8500B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Pro A6-8500B

Core 2 Duo SU9400

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 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 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,596 points. Launch price was $262.

Pro A6-8500B

The Pro A6-8500B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,592 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pro A6-8500B's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU9400 versus 3 GHz on the Pro A6-8500B — a 72.7% clock advantage for the Pro A6-8500B (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pro A6-8500B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SU9400 scores 1,596 against the Pro A6-8500B's 1,592 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo SU9400.

Feature	Core 2 Duo SU9400	Pro A6-8500B
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	3 GHz+114%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	1.6 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1024 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	1,596	1,592

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pro A6-8500B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.