Core 2 Duo T6570 vs A6-4400M
Core 2 Duo T6570
A6-4400M
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 T6570 is positioned at rank 222 and the A6-4400M is on rank 580, so the Core 2 Duo T6570 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T6570
Performance Per Dollar A6-4400M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T6570 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T6570 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 T6570 and A6-4400M
Core 2 Duo T6570
The Core 2 Duo T6570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,274 points. Launch price was $249.
A6-4400M
The A6-4400M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 2,292 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo T6570 and A6-4400M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T6570 versus 3.2 GHz on the A6-4400M — a 41.5% clock advantage for the A6-4400M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T6570 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A6-4400M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T6570 scores 2,274 against the A6-4400M's 2,292 — a 0.8% lead for the A6-4400M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 246 vs 313, a 24% lead for the A6-4400M that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Core 2 Duo T6570 vs 0 kB on the A6-4400M.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T6570 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.7 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,274 | 2,292 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 246 | 313+27% |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T6570 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-4400M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T6570 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Duo T6570) vs AMD-V (A6-4400M). The A6-4400M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7520G), while the Core 2 Duo T6570 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T6570 targets Budget, A6-4400M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T6570 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U; A6-4400M rivals Core i3-2370M.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T6570 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7520G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Laptop |
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