FX-4350 vs Core 2 Duo SP9600

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo SP9600
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 25 Watt
0.71
FX-4350
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
2.09
+194%

FX-4350 outperforms Core 2 Duo SP9600 by a whopping 194% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo SP9600 and FX-4350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26941877
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Power efficiency2.691.58
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date1 March 2009 (15 years ago)29 April 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$316no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo SP9600 and FX-4350 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed2.53 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.53 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache6 MB4096 KB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cacheno data
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size107 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C61 °C
Number of transistors410 Million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.275 V - Max: 1.4 V
VID voltage range1.05V-1.15Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo SP9600 and FX-4350 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
SocketBGA479,BGA956,PBGA479AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo SP9600 and FX-4350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo SP9600 and FX-4350 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 SP9600 and FX-4350 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo SP9600 and FX-4350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo SP9600 and FX-4350.

PCIe versionno datan/a

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.71 2.09
Recency 1 March 2009 29 April 2013
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 125 Watt

Core 2 Duo SP9600 has 400% lower power consumption.

FX-4350, on the other hand, has a 194.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

The FX-4350 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo SP9600 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo SP9600 is a notebook processor while FX-4350 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo SP9600 and FX-4350, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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