Core Duo T2600 vs A10-4657M

CPU

GPU

Core Duo T2600

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.16 GHz2006

A10-4657M

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2600

2 / 2

1,765

+0.3%

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,759

0.0%

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 T2600 is positioned at rank 350 and the A10-4657M is on rank 713, so the Core Duo T2600 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 T2600

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

100%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

99%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

98%

#338

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

499%

#339

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

491%

#340

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

451%

#341

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

449%

#342

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

445%

#344

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

430%

#345

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

412%

#346

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

411%

#347

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

400%

#350

Core Duo T2600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-4657M

#701

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1001%

#702

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

986%

#703

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

905%

#704

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

901%

#705

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

893%

#707

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

862%

#708

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

827%

#709

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

825%

#710

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

803%

#713

A10-4657M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

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 A10-4657M (2013) utilizes 32 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Duo T2600	A10-4657M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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 (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2600 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Duo T2600	A10-4657M
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 T2600 Benchmark Check

A10-4657M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2600 and A10-4657M

Core Duo T2600

The Core Duo T2600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 January 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 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: 1,765 points. Launch price was $440.

A10-4657M

The A10-4657M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,759 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core Duo T2600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-4657M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4657M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Core Duo T2600 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-4657M — a 38.8% clock advantage for the A10-4657M (base: 2.16 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core Duo T2600 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the A10-4657M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2600 scores 1,765 against the A10-4657M's 1,759 — a 0.3% lead for the Core Duo T2600.

Feature	Core Duo T2600	A10-4657M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.16 GHz	3.2 GHz+48%
Base Clock	2.16 GHz	2.3 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,765	1,759
Geekbench 6 Single	—	450
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,200

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2600 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A10-4657M uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Duo T2600	A10-4657M
Socket	PGA478	BGA
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core Duo T2600) / AMD-V (A10-4657M). The A10-4657M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660G), while the Core Duo T2600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-4657M targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-4657M rivals Core i3-2330M.