Core 2 Duo T5670 vs A10 PRO-7850B

Core 2 Duo T5670

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2008

A10 PRO-7850B

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 4 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5670

2 / 2

3,440

0.0%

3,441

0.0%

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 T5670 is positioned at rank 2 and the A10 PRO-7850B is on rank 1027, so the Core 2 Duo T5670 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 T5670

Core 2 Duo T5670

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

43%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

42%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

39%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

38%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

38%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

37%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

35%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

35%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

34%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

32%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10 PRO-7850B

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

38579%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

36453%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

26468%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7974%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6316%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5525%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3165%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3123%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2844%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2844%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2812%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2736%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2698%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2687%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2662%

#396

Ryzen Embedded R2314

MSRP: $300|Avg: $762

95%

#1027

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

100%

#1028

Core 2 Quad Q8200

MSRP: $224|Avg: $36

100%

#1029

A12-9800E

MSRP: $426|Avg: $150

99%

#1030

Phenom II X6 1065T

MSRP: $426|Avg: $170

99%

#1031

Celeron 440

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

99%

#1032

A8-3820

MSRP: $280|Avg: $200

96%

#1033

Core i7-860S

MSRP: $299|Avg: $96

96%

#1035

Core 2 Duo E4700

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

94%

#1036

PRO A10-8770E

MSRP: $395|Avg: $210

94%

#1037

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

MSRP: $230|Avg: $20

94%

#1038

Phenom II X2 B53

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

94%

#1039

Core 2 Quad Q9300

MSRP: $266|Avg: $27

94%

#1040

Athlon II X4 638

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

93%

#1041

Core 2 Duo E7200

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

93%

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 PRO-7850B (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5670	A10 PRO-7850B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5670 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5670	A10 PRO-7850B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)

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 T5670 Benchmark Check

A10 PRO-7850B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5670 and A10 PRO-7850B

Core 2 Duo T5670

The Core 2 Duo T5670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 3,440 points. Launch price was $249.

A10 PRO-7850B

The A10 PRO-7850B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,441 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T5670 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10 PRO-7850B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10 PRO-7850B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5670 versus 4 GHz on the A10 PRO-7850B — a 75.9% clock advantage for the A10 PRO-7850B (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5670 uses the Merom-2M (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A10 PRO-7850B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5670 scores 3,440 against the A10 PRO-7850B's 3,441 — a 0% lead for the A10 PRO-7850B.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5670	A10 PRO-7850B
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	4 GHz+122%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.7 GHz+106%
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	4096 kB+100%
Process	65 nm	28 nm-57%
Architecture	Merom-2M (2008)	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	3,440	3,441
Geekbench 6 Single	—	470

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5670) / AMD-V (A10 PRO-7850B). The A10 PRO-7850B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Core 2 Duo T5670 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 PRO-7850B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A10 PRO-7850B rivals Core i5-4590.