Core 2 Duo U7600 vs A6-3410MX
Core 2 Duo U7600
A6-3410MX
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 U7600 is positioned at rank 1206 and the A6-3410MX is on rank 850, so the A6-3410MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo U7600
Performance Per Dollar A6-3410MX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo U7600 | A6-3410MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo U7600 | A6-3410MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 U7600 and A6-3410MX
Core 2 Duo U7600
The Core 2 Duo U7600 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 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: 1,263 points. Launch price was $249.
A6-3410MX
The A6-3410MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,274 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo U7600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6-3410MX offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3410MX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7600 versus 2.3 GHz on the A6-3410MX — a 62.9% clock advantage for the A6-3410MX (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo U7600 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A6-3410MX uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo U7600 scores 1,263 against the A6-3410MX's 1,274 — a 0.9% lead for the A6-3410MX. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7600 | A6-3410MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+92% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.6 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,263 | 1,274 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 271 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo U7600 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-3410MX uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7600 | A6-3410MX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA479 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo U7600) / AMD-V (A6-3410MX). The A6-3410MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6520G), while the Core 2 Duo U7600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3410MX targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-3410MX rivals Core i3-2330M.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo U7600 | A6-3410MX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6520G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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