Xeon 5130 vs Core 2 Duo SP9300

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo SP9300
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 25 Watt
0.61
+22%
Xeon 5130
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.50

Core 2 Duo SP9300 outperforms Xeon 5130 by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo SP9300 and Xeon 5130 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27822878
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.74
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Power efficiency2.310.73
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Woodcrest (2006)
Release date20 August 2008 (16 years ago)June 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$284$16

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo SP9300 and Xeon 5130 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 speed2.26 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.26 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data0 KB
L2 cache6 MB4 MB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C65 °C
Number of transistors410 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V - 1.15VB2=1V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo SP9300 and Xeon 5130 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 configurationno data1
SocketBGA956771
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo SP9300 and Xeon 5130. 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 SP9300 and Xeon 5130 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 SP9300 and Xeon 5130 are enumerated here.

VT-x++
EPTno data-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo SP9300 and Xeon 5130. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR2

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.61 0.50
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 65 Watt

Core 2 Duo SP9300 has a 22% higher aggregate performance score, a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 160% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo SP9300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon 5130 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo SP9300 is a notebook processor while Xeon 5130 is a server/workstation one.


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