Core 2 Duo T5850 vs A8-3820

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5850

2 / 2

2,161

0.0%

2,178

+0.8%

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 T5850 is positioned at rank 245 and the A8-3820 is on rank 1032, so the Core 2 Duo T5850 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 T5850

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#233

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

407%

#234

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

401%

#235

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

368%

#236

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

367%

#237

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

363%

#239

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

351%

#240

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

337%

#241

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

336%

#242

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

327%

#245

Core 2 Duo T5850

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-3820

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

40066%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

37859%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

27488%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8281%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6560%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5738%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3287%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3244%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2953%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2953%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2920%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2841%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2802%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2790%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2765%

#396

Ryzen Embedded R2314

MSRP: $300|Avg: $762

99%

#1032

A8-3820

MSRP: $280|Avg: $200

100%

#1033

Core i7-860S

MSRP: $299|Avg: $96

100%

#1035

Core 2 Duo E4700

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

98%

#1036

PRO A10-8770E

MSRP: $395|Avg: $210

98%

#1037

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

MSRP: $230|Avg: $20

98%

#1038

Phenom II X2 B53

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

97%

#1039

Core 2 Quad Q9300

MSRP: $266|Avg: $27

97%

#1040

Core 2 Duo E7200

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

97%

#1041

Athlon II X4 638

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

97%

#1043

Phenom X3 8750

MSRP: $195|Avg: $20

95%

#1044

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

94%

#1045

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

93%

#1046

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

92%

#1047

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A8-3820 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo T5850 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5850	A8-3820
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5850	A8-3820
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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 T5850 Benchmark Check

A8-3820 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5850 and A8-3820

Core 2 Duo T5850

The Core 2 Duo T5850 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. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,161 points. Launch price was $249.

A8-3820

The A8-3820 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,178 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T5850 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-3820 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3820 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5850 versus 2.8 GHz on the A8-3820 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the A8-3820. The Core 2 Duo T5850 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A8-3820 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5850 scores 2,161 against the A8-3820's 2,178 — a 0.8% lead for the A8-3820.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5850	A8-3820
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz	2.8 GHz+33%
Base Clock	—	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark	2,161	2,178
Geekbench 6 Single	—	354

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5850) / AMD-V (A8-3820). The A8-3820 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6550D), while the Core 2 Duo T5850 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3820 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-3820 rivals Core i3-2120.