Core 2 Duo T5750 vs A10-4657M

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

A10-4657M

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 / 2

1,738

0.0%

1,759

+1.2%

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 T5750 is positioned at rank 28 and the A10-4657M is on rank 713, so the Core 2 Duo T5750 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 T5750

#16

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

169%

#17

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

166%

#18

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

153%

#19

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

152%

#20

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

151%

#22

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

145%

#23

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

139%

#24

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

139%

#25

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

136%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

100%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

99%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

98%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

98%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

98%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

96%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

89%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

88%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-4657M

#701

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1001%

#702

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

986%

#703

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

905%

#704

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

901%

#705

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

893%

#707

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

862%

#708

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

827%

#709

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

825%

#710

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

803%

#713

A10-4657M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A10-4657M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo T5750 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5750	A10-4657M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($8)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5750	A10-4657M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($8)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 T5750 Benchmark Check

A10-4657M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5750 and A10-4657M

Core 2 Duo T5750

The Core 2 Duo T5750 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,738 points. Launch price was $249.

A10-4657M

The A10-4657M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,759 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T5750 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-4657M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4657M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5750 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-4657M — a 46.2% clock advantage for the A10-4657M (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5750 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A10-4657M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5750 scores 1,738 against the A10-4657M's 1,759 — a 1.2% lead for the A10-4657M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 360 vs 450, a 22.2% lead for the A10-4657M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 680 vs 1,200 (55.3% advantage for the A10-4657M).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5750	A10-4657M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2 GHz	3.2 GHz+60%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,738	1,759+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	360	450+25%
Geekbench 6 Multi	680	1,200+76%

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T5750 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A10-4657M uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T5750 versus DDR3-1600 on the A10-4657M — the A10-4657M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-4657M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Duo T5750) vs 16 (A10-4657M) — the A10-4657M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5750	A10-4657M
Socket	PGA478	BGA
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3-1600+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	32 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Core 2 Duo T5750) vs AMD-V (A10-4657M). The A10-4657M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660G), while the Core 2 Duo T5750 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T5750 targets Legacy Laptop, A10-4657M targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-4657M rivals Core i3-2330M.