Core 2 Duo T6600 vs A10-9600P

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo T6600

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

A10-9600P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T6600

2 / 2

2,355

+0.9%

2,333

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 T6600 is positioned at rank 13 and the A10-9600P is on rank 572, so the Core 2 Duo T6600 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 T6600

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

125%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

123%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

113%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

112%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

111%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

107%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

103%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

103%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

100%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

92%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

91%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

90%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

81%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

78%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

77%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

74%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-9600P

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

99%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

99%

#560

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

755%

#561

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

744%

#562

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

683%

#563

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

680%

#564

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

673%

#566

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

650%

#567

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

623%

#568

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

622%

#569

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

606%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

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 A10-9600P (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T6600	A10-9600P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($4)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T6600 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T6600	A10-9600P
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1162%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($4)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 T6600 Benchmark Check

A10-9600P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T6600 and A10-9600P

Core 2 Duo T6600

The Core 2 Duo T6600 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,355 points. Launch price was $249.

A10-9600P

The A10-9600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,333 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T6600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-9600P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-9600P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T6600 versus 3.3 GHz on the A10-9600P — a 40% clock advantage for the A10-9600P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T6600 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-9600P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T6600 scores 2,355 against the A10-9600P's 2,333 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo T6600. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 469, a 80.4% lead for the A10-9600P that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T6600	A10-9600P
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+50%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	2048 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,355	2,333
Geekbench 6 Single	200	469+135%
Geekbench 6 Multi	350	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T6600 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A10-9600P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Core 2 Duo T6600 versus DDR4-1866 on the A10-9600P — the A10-9600P supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-9600P supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Duo T6600) vs 8 (A10-9600P) — the A10-9600P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T6600	A10-9600P
Socket	PGA478	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR4-1866+33%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Duo T6600) vs AMD-V (A10-9600P). The A10-9600P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5), while the Core 2 Duo T6600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T6600 targets Legacy Laptop, A10-9600P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-9600P rivals Core i3-6006U.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T6600	A10-9600P
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	Radeon R5
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	AMD-V
Target Use	Legacy Laptop	Laptop

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($4 vs $50), the Core 2 Duo T6600 is $46 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo T6600 delivers 588.8 pts/$ vs 46.7 pts/$ for the A10-9600P — making the Core 2 Duo T6600 the 170.6% better value option.