Core 2 Duo T5900 vs A10-7400P

Core 2 Duo T5900

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2008

A10-7400P

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5900

2 / 2

2,123

0.0%

2,134

+0.5%

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 T5900 is positioned at rank 19 and the A10-7400P is on rank 621, so the Core 2 Duo T5900 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 T5900

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

138%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

136%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

125%

#10

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

124%

#11

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

123%

#13

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

119%

#14

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

114%

#15

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

114%

#16

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

111%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

100%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

90%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

86%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

86%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

82%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

82%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

81%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

81%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

80%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

80%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-7400P

#609

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

825%

#610

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

813%

#611

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

746%

#612

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

743%

#613

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

736%

#615

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

711%

#616

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

681%

#617

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

680%

#618

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

662%

#621

A10-7400P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A10-7400P (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5900	A10-7400P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5900 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5900	A10-7400P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ 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 T5900 Benchmark Check

A10-7400P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5900 and A10-7400P

Core 2 Duo T5900

The Core 2 Duo T5900 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: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,123 points. Launch price was $249.

A10-7400P

The A10-7400P 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 2,134 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T5900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-7400P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-7400P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5900 versus 3.4 GHz on the A10-7400P — a 42.9% clock advantage for the A10-7400P. The Core 2 Duo T5900 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A10-7400P uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5900 scores 2,123 against the A10-7400P's 2,134 — a 0.5% lead for the A10-7400P.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5900	A10-7400P
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	3.4 GHz+55%
Base Clock	—	2.5 GHz
L2 Cache	2 MB	4096 kB+100%
Process	65 nm	28 nm-57%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	2,123	2,134

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T5900 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A10-7400P uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5900	A10-7400P
Socket	P	FP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5900) / AMD-V (A10-7400P). The A10-7400P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Core 2 Duo T5900 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7400P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-7400P rivals Core i5-4200U.