CPU
GPU
Core 2 Duo T5550
A6 Pro-7050B
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 T5550 is positioned at rank 23 and the A6 Pro-7050B is on rank 921, so the Core 2 Duo T5550 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 T5550
Performance Per Dollar A6 Pro-7050B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5550 | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5550 | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+201%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 T5550 and A6 Pro-7050B
Core 2 Duo T5550
The Core 2 Duo T5550 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. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 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: 1,826 points. Launch price was $249.
A6 Pro-7050B
The A6 Pro-7050B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,820 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo T5550 and A6 Pro-7050B share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5550 versus 3 GHz on the A6 Pro-7050B — a 48.4% clock advantage for the A6 Pro-7050B (base: 1.83 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5550 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A6 Pro-7050B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5550 scores 1,826 against the A6 Pro-7050B's 1,820 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5550.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5550 | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.83 GHz | 3 GHz+64% |
| Base Clock | 1.83 GHz | 2.2 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1024 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,826 | 1,820 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T5550 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6 Pro-7050B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5550 | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
The A6 Pro-7050B includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Core 2 Duo T5550 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5550 | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R4 |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($5 vs $15), the Core 2 Duo T5550 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo T5550 delivers 365.2 pts/$ vs 121.3 pts/$ for the A6 Pro-7050B — making the Core 2 Duo T5550 the 100.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5550 | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 365.2+201% | 121.3 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2014 |
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