Pro A8-8600B vs Core 2 Duo P7370

Pro A8-8600B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Core 2 Duo P7370

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pro A8-8600B

4 / 4

2,203

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo P7370

2 / 2

2,191

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 A8-8600B is positioned at rank 986 and the Core 2 Duo P7370 is on rank 512, so the Core 2 Duo P7370 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 A8-8600B

#974

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1997%

#975

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1968%

#976

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1807%

#977

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1799%

#978

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1782%

#980

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1721%

#981

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1650%

#982

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1647%

#983

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1603%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

98%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

98%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

97%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

96%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

96%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

95%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P7370

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

100%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#500

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

670%

#501

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

660%

#502

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

606%

#503

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

603%

#504

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

597%

#506

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

577%

#507

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

553%

#508

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

552%

#509

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

537%

#512

Core 2 Duo P7370

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 A8-8600B (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3/DDR3L-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pro A8-8600B	Core 2 Duo P7370
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo P7370 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pro A8-8600B	Core 2 Duo P7370
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 A8-8600B Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo P7370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pro A8-8600B and Core 2 Duo P7370

Pro A8-8600B

The Pro A8-8600B 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 2,203 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo P7370

The Core 2 Duo P7370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,191 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Pro A8-8600B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo P7370 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pro A8-8600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pro A8-8600B versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7370 — a 40% clock advantage for the Pro A8-8600B (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pro A8-8600B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P7370 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A8-8600B scores 2,203 against the Core 2 Duo P7370's 2,191 — a 0.5% lead for the Pro A8-8600B.

Feature	Pro A8-8600B	Core 2 Duo P7370
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3 GHz+50%	2 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	—	3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2048 kB	3 MB+50%
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Carrizo (2015−2018)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,203	2,191

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Memory & Platform

The Pro A8-8600B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P7370 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.