Core i5-2510E vs PRO A6-8550B
Core i5-2510E
PRO A6-8550B
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 i5-2510E is positioned at rank 1131 and the PRO A6-8550B is on rank 523, so the PRO A6-8550B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2510E
Performance Per Dollar PRO A6-8550B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-2510E | PRO A6-8550B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-2510E | PRO A6-8550B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i5-2510E and PRO A6-8550B
Core i5-2510E
The Core i5-2510E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,884 points. Launch price was $266.
PRO A6-8550B
The PRO A6-8550B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,882 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-2510E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the PRO A6-8550B's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-2510E versus 4 GHz on the PRO A6-8550B — a 25.4% clock advantage for the PRO A6-8550B (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-2510E uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the PRO A6-8550B uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2510E scores 1,884 against the PRO A6-8550B's 1,882 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-2510E.
| Feature | Core i5-2510E | PRO A6-8550B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1024 kB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,884 | 1,882 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 527 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-2510E uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the PRO A6-8550B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-2510E | PRO A6-8550B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-2510E) / not specified (PRO A6-8550B). The Core i5-2510E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the PRO A6-8550B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2510E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-2510E rivals Embedded R-Series.
| Feature | Core i5-2510E | PRO A6-8550B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 3000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
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