Core 2 Duo T5550 vs A8-5557M
Core 2 Duo T5550
A8-5557M
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 A8-5557M is on rank 687, so the Core 2 Duo T5550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5550
Performance Per Dollar A8-5557M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5550 | A8-5557M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5550 | A8-5557M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 A8-5557M
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.
A8-5557M
The A8-5557M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,831 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T5550 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-5557M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-5557M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5550 versus 3.1 GHz on the A8-5557M — a 51.5% clock advantage for the A8-5557M (base: 1.83 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5550 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A8-5557M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5550 scores 1,826 against the A8-5557M's 1,831 — a 0.3% lead for the A8-5557M. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5550 vs 0 kB on the A8-5557M.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5550 | A8-5557M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.83 GHz | 3.1 GHz+69% |
| Base Clock | 1.83 GHz | 2.1 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,826 | 1,831 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T5550 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A8-5557M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5550 | A8-5557M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5550) / true (A8-5557M). The A8-5557M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8510G / 8550G), while the Core 2 Duo T5550 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5557M rivals Core i3-4000M.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5550 | A8-5557M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8510G / 8550G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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