Core 2 Duo U7500 vs A6-5345M

Core 2 Duo U7500

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.06 GHz2006

A6-5345M

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo U7500

2 / 2

1,116

0.0%

Pentium D 830

Pentium T2370

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,122

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

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 U7500 is positioned at rank 1051 and the A6-5345M is on rank 907, so the A6-5345M 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 U7500

#1039

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2629%

#1040

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2591%

#1041

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2378%

#1042

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2367%

#1043

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2346%

#1045

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2265%

#1046

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2172%

#1047

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2168%

#1048

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2110%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

99%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

99%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

97%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

97%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

97%

#1059

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

96%

#1060

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

96%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

96%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

94%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-5345M

#895

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1569%

#896

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1546%

#897

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1419%

#898

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1413%

#899

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1400%

#901

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1352%

#902

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1296%

#903

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1294%

#904

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1259%

#907

A6-5345M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

98%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

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 A6-5345M (2013) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo U7500	A6-5345M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo U7500 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo U7500	A6-5345M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ 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 U7500 Benchmark Check

A6-5345M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo U7500 and A6-5345M

Core 2 Duo U7500

The Core 2 Duo U7500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.06 GHz, with boost up to 1.06 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,116 points. Launch price was $249.

A6-5345M

The A6-5345M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,122 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo U7500 and A6-5345M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.06 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7500 versus 2.8 GHz on the A6-5345M — a 90.2% clock advantage for the A6-5345M (base: 1.06 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core 2 Duo U7500 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A6-5345M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7500 scores 1,116 against the A6-5345M's 1,122 — a 0.5% lead for the A6-5345M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 180 vs 250, a 32.6% lead for the A6-5345M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7500	A6-5345M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.06 GHz	2.8 GHz+164%
Base Clock	1.06 GHz	2.2 GHz+108%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)	Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,116	1,122
Geekbench 6 Single	180	250+39%
Geekbench 6 Multi	320	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo U7500 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-5345M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-533 on the Core 2 Duo U7500 versus DDR3-1333 on the A6-5345M — the A6-5345M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-5345M supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Duo U7500) vs 16 (A6-5345M) — the A6-5345M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core 2 Duo U7500	A6-5345M
Socket	BGA479	FP2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-533	DDR3-1333+50%
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Duo U7500) vs AMD-V (A6-5345M). The A6-5345M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8410G), while the Core 2 Duo U7500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo U7500 targets Ultra Low Voltage Laptop, A6-5345M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-5345M rivals Celeron 1005M.