Core 2 Duo T5270 vs A10 Micro-6700T

Core 2 Duo T5270

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2008

A10 Micro-6700T

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5270

2 / 2

1,427

+0.1%

1,426

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

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 T5270 is positioned at rank 47 and the A10 Micro-6700T is on rank 724, so the Core 2 Duo T5270 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 T5270

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

100%

#35

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

206%

#36

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

203%

#37

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

186%

#38

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

185%

#39

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

183%

#41

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

177%

#42

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

170%

#43

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

170%

#44

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

165%

#47

Core 2 Duo T5270

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10 Micro-6700T

#712

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1029%

#713

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1014%

#714

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

931%

#715

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

926%

#716

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

918%

#718

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

886%

#719

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

850%

#720

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

849%

#721

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

826%

#724

A10 Micro-6700T

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 A10 Micro-6700T (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-1333, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5270	A10 Micro-6700T
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-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5270 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5270	A10 Micro-6700T
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 T5270 Benchmark Check

A10 Micro-6700T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5270 and A10 Micro-6700T

Core 2 Duo T5270

The Core 2 Duo T5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $249.

A10 Micro-6700T

The A10 Micro-6700T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,426 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T5270 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10 Micro-6700T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10 Micro-6700T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5270 versus 2.2 GHz on the A10 Micro-6700T — a 44.4% clock advantage for the A10 Micro-6700T (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5270 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5270 scores 1,427 against the A10 Micro-6700T's 1,426 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5270.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5270	A10 Micro-6700T
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	2.2 GHz+57%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz+17%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	2048 kB
Process	65 nm	28 nm-57%
Architecture	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)	Mullins (2014)
PassMark	1,427	1,426
Geekbench 6 Single	—	250

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T5270 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5270	A10 Micro-6700T
Socket	PGA478	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5270) / AMD-V (A10 Micro-6700T). The A10 Micro-6700T includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Core 2 Duo T5270 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Micro-6700T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A10 Micro-6700T rivals Atom Z3770.