Core 2 Duo SL9380 vs Core 2 Duo E8400

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Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core 2 Duo SL9380 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2662not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency1.07no data
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date1 January 2008 (16 years ago)20 August 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core 2 Duo SL9380 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 speed3 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB
L3 cache0 KB6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography45 nm45 nm
Die size104 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 million410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625V1.05V-1.15V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core 2 Duo SL9380 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 configuration1no data
SocketLGA775BGA956
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core 2 Duo SL9380. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching--
FSB parity--

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core 2 Duo SL9380 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core 2 Duo SL9380 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core 2 Duo SL9380. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core 2 Duo SL9380.

PCIe version2.0no data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 1 January 2008 20 August 2009
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 17 Watt

Core 2 Duo SL9380 has an age advantage of 1 year, and 282.4% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core 2 Duo SL9380. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core 2 Duo E8400 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo SL9380 is a notebook one.


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