Core 2 Duo T7500 vs A6-7480
Aggregate performance score
A6-7480 outperforms Core 2 Duo T7500 by a whopping 125% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing A6-7480 and Core 2 Duo T7500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2262 | 2748 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Architecture codename | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| Release date | 26 October 2018 (5 years ago) | 8 May 2007 (17 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $234 |
| Current price | $29 | $62 (0.3x MSRP) |
Detailed specifications
A6-7480 and Core 2 Duo T7500 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 2 | 2 |
| Base clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Bus support | no data | 800 MHz |
| L1 cache | 160K | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (shared) | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | no data | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Die size | 250 mm2 | 143 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| Number of transistors | 3,100 million | 291 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | no data | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| VID voltage range | no data | 1.075V - 1.25V |
Compatibility
Information on A6-7480 and Core 2 Duo T7500 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | FM2+ | PBGA479,PPGA478 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7480 and Core 2 Duo T7500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | no data |
| FMA | + | no data |
| AVX | + | no data |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | - |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | - |
| Idle States | no data | + |
| Demand Based Switching | no data | - |
| FSB parity | no data | - |
| Status | no data | Discontinued |
Security technologies
A6-7480 and Core 2 Duo T7500 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | - |
| EDB | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7480 and Core 2 Duo T7500 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | no data |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7480 and Core 2 Duo T7500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3-2133 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Radeon R5 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7480 and Core 2 Duo T7500.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | no 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.
A6-7480 outperforms Core 2 Duo T7500 by 125% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
A6-7480 outperforms Core 2 Duo T7500 by 123% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.19 | 0.53 |
| Recency | 26 October 2018 | 8 May 2007 |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 35 Watt |
The A6-7480 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T7500 in performance tests.
Note that A6-7480 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo T7500 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between A6-7480 and Core 2 Duo T7500, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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