Core 2 Duo T5200 vs A4-3300

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Aggregate performance score

A4-3300
2011
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.59
+96.7%
Core 2 Duo T5200
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 34 Watt
0.30

A4-3300 outperforms Core 2 Duo T5200 by an impressive 97% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4-3300 and Core 2 Duo T5200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28133118
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataCore 2 Duo
Power efficiency0.860.84
Architecture codenameLlano (2011−2012)Merom (2006−2008)
Release date7 September 2011 (13 years ago)July 2006 (18 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A4-3300 and Core 2 Duo T5200 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed2.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz1.66 GHz
Bus rateno data533 MHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)64 KB
L2 cache512 KB (per core)2 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size228 mm2143 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data85 °C
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data1.075V-1.175V

Compatibility

Information on A4-3300 and Core 2 Duo T5200 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM1479
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt34 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4-3300 and Core 2 Duo T5200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

A4-3300 and Core 2 Duo T5200 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4-3300 and Core 2 Duo T5200 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-3300 and Core 2 Duo T5200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon HD 6410Dno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4-3300 and Core 2 Duo T5200.

PCIe version2.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A4-3300 0.59
+96.7%
Core 2 Duo T5200 0.30

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A4-3300 942
+100%
Core 2 Duo T5200 470

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

A4-3300 235
+19.9%
Core 2 Duo T5200 196

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

A4-3300 423
+31.8%
Core 2 Duo T5200 321

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.59 0.30
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 34 Watt

A4-3300 has a 96.7% higher aggregate performance score, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo T5200, on the other hand, has 91.2% lower power consumption.

The A4-3300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T5200 in performance tests.

Note that A4-3300 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo T5200 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A4-3300 and Core 2 Duo T5200, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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