Core 2 Duo T5800 vs A8-6500T
Core 2 Duo T5800
A8-6500T
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 T5800 is positioned at rank 292 and the A8-6500T is on rank 557, so the Core 2 Duo T5800 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 T5800
Performance Per Dollar A8-6500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5800 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5800 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 T5800 and A8-6500T
Core 2 Duo T5800
The Core 2 Duo T5800 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: 2,000 points. Launch price was $249.
A8-6500T
The A8-6500T 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. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,983 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T5800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-6500T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-6500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5800 versus 3.1 GHz on the A8-6500T — a 43.1% clock advantage for the A8-6500T (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5800 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A8-6500T uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5800 scores 2,000 against the A8-6500T's 1,983 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5800.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5800 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3.1 GHz+55% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4096 kB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,000 | 1,983 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T5800 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A8-6500T uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5800 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5800) / true (A8-6500T). The A8-6500T includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8550D), while the Core 2 Duo T5800 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-6500T rivals Core i3-3220T.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5800 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8550D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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