PRO A6-8570E
VS
Core 2 Duo SU9400

PRO A6-8570E vs Core 2 Duo SU9400

AMD

PRO A6-8570E

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2018
VS
Intel

Core 2 Duo SU9400

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2008

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 PRO A6-8570E is positioned at rank 570 and the Core 2 Duo SU9400 is on rank 409, so the Core 2 Duo SU9400 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 A6-8570E

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
9705%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
9170%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
6658%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2006%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1589%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1390%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
796%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
786%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
715%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
715%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
707%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
688%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
679%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
676%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
670%
#570
PRO A6-8570E
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#571
Pentium G620T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $90
100%
#572
Pentium G4500T
MSRP: $75|Avg: $20
100%
#573
Core i5-7500
MSRP: $199|Avg: $65
100%
#574
Core i7-7700
MSRP: $272|Avg: $102
99%
#575
Celeron G1610T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $42
99%
#576
Athlon X4 750K
MSRP: $91|Avg: $17
99%
#577
Core i7-7700K
MSRP: $305|Avg: $140
98%
#578
Core i5-7600K
MSRP: $217|Avg: $84
98%
#579
FX-6300
MSRP: $132|Avg: $35
98%
#581
Core i3-6100T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $20
97%
#582
Athlon X4 970
MSRP: $85|Avg: $85
97%
#583
FX-8370
MSRP: $199|Avg: $100
97%
#584
Pentium G4520
MSRP: $86|Avg: $45
97%
#585
Core i3-4170
MSRP: $117|Avg: $40
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SU9400

#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
99%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
98%
#397
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
552%
#398
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
543%
#399
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
499%
#400
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
497%
#401
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
492%
#403
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
475%
#404
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
456%
#405
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
455%
#406
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
443%
#409
Core 2 Duo SU9400
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#421
Core i5-9400H
MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A
98%
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 A6-8570E (2018) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightPRO A6-8570ECore 2 Duo SU9400
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPRO A6-8570ECore 2 Duo SU9400
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of PRO A6-8570E and Core 2 Duo SU9400

AMD

PRO A6-8570E

The PRO A6-8570E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,606 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Core 2 Duo SU9400

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,596 points. Launch price was $262.

Processing Power

Both the PRO A6-8570E and Core 2 Duo SU9400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the PRO A6-8570E versus 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU9400 — a 83.3% clock advantage for the PRO A6-8570E (base: 3 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The PRO A6-8570E uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A6-8570E scores 1,606 against the Core 2 Duo SU9400's 1,596 — a 0.6% lead for the PRO A6-8570E.

FeaturePRO A6-8570ECore 2 Duo SU9400
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
3.4 GHz+143%
1.4 GHz
Base Clock
3 GHz+114%
1.4 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
1024 kB
3 MB+200%
Process
28 nm-38%
45 nm
Architecture
Carrizo (2015−2018)
Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark
1,606
1,596
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Memory & Platform

The PRO A6-8570E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePRO A6-8570ECore 2 Duo SU9400
Socket
AM4
BGA956
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+173%
PCIe 1.1