Core Duo T2600 vs Core 2 Duo T5200

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T5200
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 34 Watt
0.30
+3.4%
Core Duo T2600
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.29

Core 2 Duo T5200 outperforms Core Duo T2600 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T5200 and Core Duo T2600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking31183125
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesCore 2 DuoIntel Core Duo
Power efficiency0.840.89
Architecture codenameMerom (2006−2008)Yonah (2005−2006)
Release dateJuly 2006 (18 years ago)5 January 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$440

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T5200 and Core Duo T2600 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 speed1.6 GHz2.16 GHz
Boost clock speed1.66 GHz2.16 GHz
Bus rate533 MHz667 MHz
L1 cache64 KB0 KB
L2 cache2 MB2 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm65 nm
Die size143 mm290 mm2
Maximum core temperature85 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data151 Million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.075V-1.175V1.1625V - 1.3V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T5200 and Core Duo T2600 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 configuration11
Socket479PPGA478, PBGA479
Power consumption (TDP)34 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T5200 and Core Duo T2600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle Statesno data-
Demand Based Switching--
PAEno data32 Bit
FSB parity--

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T5200 and Core Duo T2600 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 T5200 and Core Duo T2600 are enumerated here.

VT-x-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T5200 and Core Duo T2600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR1

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Duo T5200 0.30
+3.4%
Duo T2600 0.29

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Duo T5200 470
+2.2%
Duo T2600 460

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.30 0.29
Power consumption (TDP) 34 Watt 31 Watt

Core 2 Duo T5200 has a 3.4% higher aggregate performance score.

Duo T2600, on the other hand, has 9.7% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Duo T5200 and Core Duo T2600.


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