Core Duo T2400 vs A4-6210

Core Duo T2400

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2006

A4-6210

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2400

2 / 2

1,488

0.0%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,499

+0.7%

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 T2400 is positioned at rank 1205 and the A4-6210 is on rank 787, so the A4-6210 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 T2400

#1193

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5798%

#1194

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5713%

#1195

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5245%

#1196

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5221%

#1197

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5174%

#1199

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4996%

#1200

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4791%

#1201

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4783%

#1202

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4654%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

100%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

100%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

98%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

96%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

94%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

92%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

91%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

91%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

90%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

88%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-6210

#775

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1175%

#776

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1157%

#777

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1062%

#778

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1058%

#779

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1048%

#781

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1012%

#782

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

970%

#783

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

969%

#784

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

943%

#787

A4-6210

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

98%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

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 A4-6210 (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-1599, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Duo T2400	A4-6210
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2400 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Duo T2400	A4-6210
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)	✅ 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 Duo T2400 Benchmark Check

A4-6210 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2400 and A4-6210

Core Duo T2400

The Core Duo T2400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 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: 1,488 points. Launch price was $16.

A4-6210

The A4-6210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1599. Passmark benchmark score: 1,499 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Core Duo T2400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-6210 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-6210 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Core Duo T2400 versus 1.8 GHz on the A4-6210 — a 1.7% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2400. The Core Duo T2400 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the A4-6210 uses Beema (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2400 scores 1,488 against the A4-6210's 1,499 — a 0.7% lead for the A4-6210.

Feature	Core Duo T2400	A4-6210
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz+2%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.83 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	2048 kB
Process	65 nm	28 nm-57%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Beema (2014)
PassMark	1,488	1,499
Geekbench 6 Single	—	198

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-6210 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core Duo T2400 versus DDR3L-1600 on the A4-6210 — the A4-6210 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-6210 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Duo T2400) vs 1 (A4-6210). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core Duo T2400) vs 8 (A4-6210) — the Core Duo T2400 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core Duo T2400	A4-6210
Socket	PGA478	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3L-1600+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+100%	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core Duo T2400) vs AMD-V (A4-6210). The A4-6210 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Core Duo T2400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Duo T2400 targets Budget, A4-6210 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: Core Duo T2400 rivals Pentium T2310; A4-6210 rivals Pentium N3700.