Core Duo T2250 vs A9-9420

Core Duo T2250

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2006

A9-9420

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2250

2 / 2

1,537

0.0%

1,538

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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 Duo T2250 is positioned at rank 3 and the A9-9420 is on rank 1074, so the Core Duo T2250 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 Duo T2250

Core Duo T2250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

95%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

94%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

86%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

86%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

85%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

82%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

79%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

79%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

77%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

71%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A9-9420

#1062

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2862%

#1063

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2820%

#1064

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2589%

#1065

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2578%

#1066

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2554%

#1068

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2466%

#1069

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2365%

#1070

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2361%

#1071

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2298%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

98%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

97%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

94%

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 A9-9420 (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Duo T2250	A9-9420
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2250 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Duo T2250	A9-9420
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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 Duo T2250 Benchmark Check

A9-9420 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2250 and A9-9420

Core Duo T2250

The Core Duo T2250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $249.

A9-9420

The A9-9420 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,538 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core Duo T2250 and A9-9420 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Core Duo T2250 versus 3.6 GHz on the A9-9420 — a 71.7% clock advantage for the A9-9420 (base: 1.73 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core Duo T2250 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the A9-9420 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2250 scores 1,537 against the A9-9420's 1,538 — a 0.1% lead for the A9-9420. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Duo T2250	A9-9420
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	3.6 GHz+112%
Base Clock	1.73 GHz	3 GHz+73%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB (total)
Process	65 nm	28 nm-57%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,537	1,538
Geekbench 6 Single	—	497
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	950

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2250 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A9-9420 uses FT4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Duo T2250	A9-9420
Socket	PGA478	FT4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core Duo T2250) / AMD-V (A9-9420). The A9-9420 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5), while the Core Duo T2250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A9-9420 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A9-9420 rivals Pentium N4200.