Pro A10-8700B vs Core 2 Duo T5850

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pro A10-8700B

4 / 4

2,170

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo T5850

2 / 2

2,161

0.0%

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 Pro A10-8700B is positioned at rank 519 and the Core 2 Duo T5850 is on rank 245, so the Core 2 Duo T5850 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 Pro A10-8700B

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

97%

#507

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

676%

#508

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

666%

#509

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

612%

#510

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

609%

#511

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

603%

#513

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

582%

#514

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

559%

#515

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

558%

#516

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

543%

#519

Pro A10-8700B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5850

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#233

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

407%

#234

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

401%

#235

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

368%

#236

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

367%

#237

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

363%

#239

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

351%

#240

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

337%

#241

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

336%

#242

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

327%

#245

Core 2 Duo T5850

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Pro A10-8700B (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3/DDR3L-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pro A10-8700B	Core 2 Duo T5850
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5850 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pro A10-8700B	Core 2 Duo T5850
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.

Pro A10-8700B Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T5850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pro A10-8700B and Core 2 Duo T5850

Pro A10-8700B

The Pro A10-8700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,170 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo T5850

The Core 2 Duo T5850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,161 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Pro A10-8700B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T5850 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pro A10-8700B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pro A10-8700B versus 2.1 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5850 — a 41.5% clock advantage for the Pro A10-8700B. The Pro A10-8700B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5850 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A10-8700B scores 2,170 against the Core 2 Duo T5850's 2,161 — a 0.4% lead for the Pro A10-8700B.

Feature	Pro A10-8700B	Core 2 Duo T5850
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+52%	2.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	—
L2 Cache	2048 kB	2 MB
Process	28 nm-57%	65 nm
Architecture	Carrizo (2015−2018)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	2,170	2,161