Core 2 Duo SU9400 vs PRO A6-8570E

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo SU9400

2 / 2

1,596

0.0%

1,606

+0.6%

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 A6-8570E is on rank 570, 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 A6-8570E

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9705%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9170%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6658%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2006%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1589%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1390%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

796%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

786%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

715%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

715%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

707%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

688%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

679%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

676%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

670%

#570

PRO A6-8570E

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#571

Pentium G620T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $90

100%

#572

Pentium G4500T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

100%

#573

Core i5-7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

100%

#574

Core i7-7700

MSRP: $272|Avg: $102

99%

#575

Celeron G1610T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#576

Athlon X4 750K

MSRP: $91|Avg: $17

99%

#577

Core i7-7700K

MSRP: $305|Avg: $140

98%

#578

Core i5-7600K

MSRP: $217|Avg: $84

98%

#579

FX-6300

MSRP: $132|Avg: $35

98%

#581

Core i3-6100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $20

97%

#582

Athlon X4 970

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

97%

#583

FX-8370

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

97%

#584

Pentium G4520

MSRP: $86|Avg: $45

97%

#585

Core i3-4170

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

96%

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 A6-8570E (2018) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SU9400	PRO A6-8570E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (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 A6-8570E
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 A6-8570E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo SU9400 and PRO A6-8570E

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 A6-8570E

The PRO A6-8570E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,606 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo SU9400 and PRO A6-8570E share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU9400 versus 3.4 GHz on the PRO A6-8570E — a 83.3% clock advantage for the PRO A6-8570E (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the PRO A6-8570E uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SU9400 scores 1,596 against the PRO A6-8570E's 1,606 — a 0.6% lead for the PRO A6-8570E.

Feature	Core 2 Duo SU9400	PRO A6-8570E
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	3.4 GHz+143%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	3 GHz+114%
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	1,606

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the PRO A6-8570E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.