CPU
GPU
Pentium Dual Core T4500
A6-9225
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 Pentium Dual Core T4500 is positioned at rank 1108 and the A6-9225 is on rank 830, so the A6-9225 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4500
Performance Per Dollar A6-9225
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium Dual Core T4500 and A6-9225
Pentium Dual Core T4500
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 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. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,336 points. Launch price was $69.
A6-9225
The A6-9225 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,334 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T4500 and A6-9225 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 versus 3.1 GHz on the A6-9225 — a 29.6% clock advantage for the A6-9225 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the A6-9225 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4500 scores 1,336 against the A6-9225's 1,334 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4500.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.6 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,336 | 1,334 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-9225 uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 versus DDR4-2133 on the A6-9225 — the A6-9225 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium Dual Core T4500) vs 1 (A6-9225). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium Dual Core T4500) vs 8 (A6-9225) — the A6-9225 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4500) / not specified (A6-9225). The A6-9225 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T4500 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R4 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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