Core Duo T2500 vs A4-6250J
Core Duo T2500
A4-6250J
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 Duo T2500 is positioned at rank 943 and the A4-6250J is on rank 643, so the A4-6250J offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2500
Performance Per Dollar A4-6250J
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Duo T2500 | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Duo T2500 | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Duo T2500 and A4-6250J
Core Duo T2500
The Core Duo T2500 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,621 points. Launch price was $120.
A4-6250J
The A4-6250J 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: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,619 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Core Duo T2500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-6250J offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-6250J has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core Duo T2500 versus 2 GHz on the A4-6250J — identical boost frequencies. The Core Duo T2500 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the A4-6250J uses Beema (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2500 scores 1,621 against the A4-6250J's 1,619 — a 0.1% lead for the Core Duo T2500.
| Feature | Core Duo T2500 | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Yonah (2005−2006) | Beema (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,621 | 1,619 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 208 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Duo T2500 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-6250J uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core Duo T2500 versus DDR3-1600 on the A4-6250J — the A4-6250J supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-6250J supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Duo T2500) vs 1 (A4-6250J). PCIe lanes: 0 (Core Duo T2500) vs 8 (A4-6250J) — the A4-6250J offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core Duo T2500 | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core Duo T2500) vs AMD-V (A4-6250J). The A4-6250J includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Core Duo T2500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Duo T2500 targets Mobile, A4-6250J targets Entry Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-6250J rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Core Duo T2500 | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mobile | Entry Desktop |
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