Core Duo T2600 vs A8-6410

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2600

2 / 2

1,765

0.0%

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,772

+0.4%

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 A8-6410 is on rank 928, 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 A8-6410

#916

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1656%

#917

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1631%

#918

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1498%

#919

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1491%

#920

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1477%

#922

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1427%

#923

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1368%

#924

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1366%

#925

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1329%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

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 A8-6410 (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3L-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Duo T2600	A8-6410
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 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	A8-6410
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

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

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2600 and A8-6410

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.

A8-6410

The A8-6410 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. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,772 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Core Duo T2600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-6410 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-6410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Core Duo T2600 versus 2.4 GHz on the A8-6410 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the A8-6410 (base: 2.16 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core Duo T2600 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the A8-6410 uses Beema (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2600 scores 1,765 against the A8-6410's 1,772 — a 0.4% lead for the A8-6410.

Feature	Core Duo T2600	A8-6410
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.16 GHz	2.4 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.16 GHz+8%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	2048 kB
Process	65 nm	28 nm-57%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Beema (2014)
PassMark	1,765	1,772

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2600 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A8-6410 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Duo T2600	A8-6410
Socket	PGA478	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core Duo T2600) / true (A8-6410). The A8-6410 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Core Duo T2600 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-6410 rivals Pentium N3530.