Intel Core2 Duo T6570 vs AMD A10-6790K

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Intel Core2 Duo T6570 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A10-6790K
Intel Core2 Duo T6570 AMD A10-6790K

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core2 Duo T6570 and the AMD A10-6790K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core2 Duo T6570 2 core processor released in Q2/2009 with the AMD A10-6790K which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2013.
AMD A (112) Family AMD A (112)
Intel Core 2 Duo T6000/P7000 (1) CPU group AMD A10-6000 (4)
2 Generation 3
Penryn (Core) Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo T6570 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The AMD A10-6790K clocks with 4.10 GHz (4.30 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Intel Core2 Duo T6570 Characteristic AMD A10-6790K
2 Cores 4
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.10 GHz Frequency 4.10 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.30 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.30 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core2 Duo T6570 Characteristic AMD A10-6790K
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU AMD Radeon HD 8670D
GPU frequency 0.84 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation 5
Technology 32 nm
Max. displays 2
-- Compute units 6
-- Shader 384
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
-- DirectX Version 11.2

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU AMD Radeon HD 8670D
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 Decode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC Decode
No Codec VC-1 Decode
No Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 0 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core2 Duo T6570, while the AMD A10-6790K supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core2 Duo T6570 Characteristic AMD A10-6790K
Memory DDR3-1866
Max. Memory
0 Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
-- Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC No
2.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 4.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core2 Duo T6570 has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the AMD A10-6790K is 100 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core2 Duo T6570 Characteristic AMD A10-6790K
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo T6570 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of AMD A10-6790K is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

Intel Core2 Duo T6570 Characteristic AMD A10-6790K
45 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3,SSSE3, SSE4.1 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
PGA 478 Socket FM2
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2009 Release date Q4/2013
-- Release price 110 $
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core2 Duo T6570 Intel Core2 Duo T6570
2C 2T @ 2.10 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A10-6790K AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.30 GHz
522 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core2 Duo T6570 Intel Core2 Duo T6570
2C 2T @ 2.10 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A10-6790K AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.30 GHz
1419 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core2 Duo T6570 Intel Core2 Duo T6570
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A10-6790K AMD A10-6790K
AMD Radeon HD 8670D @ 0.84 GHz
648 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core2 Duo T6570 Intel Core2 Duo T6570
2C 2T @ 2.10 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A10-6790K AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.30 GHz
4724 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core2 Duo T6570 Intel Core2 Duo T6570
2C 2T @ 2.10 GHz
339 (100%)
AMD A10-6790K AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core2 Duo T6570 Intel Core2 Duo T6570
2C 2T @ 2.10 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A10-6790K AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.30 GHz
69 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core2 Duo T6570 Intel Core2 Duo T6570
2C 2T @ 2.10 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A10-6790K AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.30 GHz
260 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core2 Duo T6570 AMD A10-6790K
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