CPU
GPU
Core 2 Duo T5850
Pro A10-8700B
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 T5850 is positioned at rank 245 and the Pro A10-8700B is on rank 519, so the Core 2 Duo T5850 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 T5850
Performance Per Dollar Pro A10-8700B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5850 | Pro A10-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T5850 | Pro A10-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 T5850 and Pro A10-8700B
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.
Pro A10-8700B
The Pro A10-8700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,170 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T5850 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pro A10-8700B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A10-8700B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5850 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pro A10-8700B — a 41.5% clock advantage for the Pro A10-8700B. The Core 2 Duo T5850 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pro A10-8700B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5850 scores 2,161 against the Pro A10-8700B's 2,170 — a 0.4% lead for the Pro A10-8700B.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T5850 | Pro A10-8700B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2048 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,161 | 2,170 |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Core 2 Duo T5850 and Pro A10-8700B
