Core 2 Duo T5850 vs A8-7200P

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5850

2 / 2

2,161

+0.1%

2,158

0.0%

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 A8-7200P is on rank 617, 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 A8-7200P

#605

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

816%

#606

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

804%

#607

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

738%

#608

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

735%

#609

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

728%

#611

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

703%

#612

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

674%

#613

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

673%

#614

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

655%

#617

A8-7200P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A8-7200P (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5850	A8-7200P
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 (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5850 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5850	A8-7200P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

A8-7200P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5850 and A8-7200P

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.

A8-7200P

The A8-7200P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,158 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T5850 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-7200P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7200P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5850 versus 3.3 GHz on the A8-7200P — a 44.4% clock advantage for the A8-7200P. The Core 2 Duo T5850 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A8-7200P uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5850 scores 2,161 against the A8-7200P's 2,158 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5850.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5850	A8-7200P
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+57%
Base Clock	—	2.4 GHz
L2 Cache	2 MB	4096 kB+100%
Process	65 nm	28 nm-57%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	2,161	2,158

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5850) / true (A8-7200P). The A8-7200P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Core 2 Duo T5850 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-7200P rivals Core i3-4100M.