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AMD A6-9230 vs Intel Core2 Duo E8500

The AMD A6-9230 is newer than Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz, while the multi-threaded (CPU Mark) is simliar, Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz is around 15% faster in single-thread testing. However, AMD A6-9230 uses substantially less power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 2502 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
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  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×AMD A6-9230×Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeNA2LGA775
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 3.5 GHzNot Supported
# of Physical Cores2 (in 2 physical modules)2 (Threads: 2)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 2.0MB, L1: 128KB, L2: 6.0MB, L3: 0MB
TDP15W65W
Yearly Running Cost$2.74$11.86
OtherRADEON R4, 5 COMPUTE CORES 2C+3G
First Seen on ChartQ3 2017Q4 2008
# of Samples52497
CPU Value0.011.7
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1124(-15.0%)13223(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)1303(0.0%)1290(-1.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 2nd of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
AMD A6-9230
1,303
Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz
1,290
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 2nd of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
AMD A6-9230
NA
Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz
11.7
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 2nd of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
AMD A6-9230
1,124
Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz
1,322
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
AMD A6-9230 Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz
Max TDP15W65W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.030.13
Running cost per day$0.007$0.033
Power consumption per year (kWh)10.947.5
Running cost per year$2.74$11.86
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.