Pentium Dual Core T2390 vs A8-6410
Pentium Dual Core T2390
A8-6410
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Pentium Dual Core T2390 is positioned at rank 863 and the A8-6410 is on rank 928, so the Pentium Dual Core T2390 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T2390
Performance Per Dollar A8-6410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+700%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 Pentium Dual Core T2390 and A8-6410
Pentium Dual Core T2390
The Pentium Dual Core T2390 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.86 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,771 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual Core T2390 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-6410 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-6410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2390 versus 2.4 GHz on the A8-6410 — a 25.4% clock advantage for the A8-6410. The Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the A8-6410 uses Beema (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T2390 scores 1,771 against the A8-6410's 1,772 — a 0.1% lead for the A8-6410.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.4 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Beema (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,771 | 1,772 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A8-6410 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | 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 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual Core T2390) / true (A8-6410). The A8-6410 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-6410 rivals Pentium N3530.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R5 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T2390 launched at $86 MSRP, while the A8-6410 debuted at $100. At current prices ($5 vs $40), the Pentium Dual Core T2390 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T2390 delivers 354.2 pts/$ vs 44.3 pts/$ for the A8-6410 — making the Pentium Dual Core T2390 the 155.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-14% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-88% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 354.2+700% | 44.3 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2014 |
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