Core Duo T2500 vs A8-5545M

Core Duo T2500

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2006

A8-5545M

4 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2500

2 / 2

1,621

0.0%

1,628

+0.4%

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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 A8-5545M is on rank 756, so the A8-5545M 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 T2500

#931

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1756%

#932

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1730%

#933

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1588%

#934

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1581%

#935

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1567%

#937

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1513%

#938

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1451%

#939

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1448%

#940

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1409%

#943

Core Duo T2500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

99%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#950

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

97%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-5545M

#744

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1081%

#745

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1066%

#746

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

978%

#747

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

974%

#748

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

965%

#750

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

932%

#751

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

893%

#752

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

892%

#753

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

868%

#756

A8-5545M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#762

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

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 A8-5545M (2013) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Duo T2500	A8-5545M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2500 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Duo T2500	A8-5545M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 T2500 Benchmark Check

A8-5545M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2500 and A8-5545M

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.

A8-5545M

The A8-5545M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,628 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Core Duo T2500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-5545M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-5545M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core Duo T2500 versus 2.7 GHz on the A8-5545M — a 29.8% clock advantage for the A8-5545M (base: 2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core Duo T2500 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the A8-5545M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2500 scores 1,621 against the A8-5545M's 1,628 — a 0.4% lead for the A8-5545M. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Duo T2500	A8-5545M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.7 GHz+35%
Base Clock	2 GHz+18%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,621	1,628
Geekbench 6 Single	—	288
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	786

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2500 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A8-5545M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core Duo T2500 versus DDR3-1333 on the A8-5545M — the A8-5545M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-5545M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Core Duo T2500) vs 16 (A8-5545M) — the A8-5545M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core Duo T2500	A8-5545M
Socket	PGA478	FP2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3-1333+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	16 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 Duo T2500) vs AMD-V (A8-5545M). The A8-5545M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8510G), while the Core Duo T2500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Duo T2500 targets Mobile, A8-5545M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-5545M rivals Core i3-4000M.