A8-3530MX vs Core 2 Duo T7800
Aggregate performance score
A8-3530MX outperforms Core 2 Duo T7800 by an impressive 65% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Duo T7800 and A8-3530MX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2670 | 2343 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core 2 Duo | AMD A-Series |
| Architecture codename | Merom (2006−2008) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| Release date | 18 August 2007 (16 years ago) | 14 June 2011 (13 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $515 | no data |
| Current price | $59 (0.1x MSRP) | $71 |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Duo T7800 and A8-3530MX 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) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 2 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 2.6 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Bus support | 800 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | 64 KB | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 143 mm2 | 228 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 291 Million | 1,178 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| VID voltage range | 1.075V-1.25V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Duo T7800 and A8-3530MX 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 | PBGA479,PPGA478 | FS1 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 45 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T7800 and A8-3530MX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | 3DNow!, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Radeon HD 6620G, DDR3(L)-1333/1600 Memory Controller |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| Turbo Boost Technology | - | no data |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | - | no data |
| Demand Based Switching | - | no data |
| FSB parity | - | no data |
| Status | Discontinued | no data |
Security technologies
Core 2 Duo T7800 and A8-3530MX 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 Core 2 Duo T7800 and A8-3530MX are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T7800 and A8-3530MX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR3 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | AMD Radeon HD 6620G |
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.
A8-3530MX outperforms Core 2 Duo T7800 by 65% 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%
A8-3530MX outperforms Core 2 Duo T7800 by 65% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.63 | 1.04 |
| Recency | 18 August 2007 | 14 June 2011 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 2 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 45 Watt |
The A8-3530MX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T7800 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T7800 and A8-3530MX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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