Pentium Dual Core SU4100 vs Core 2 Duo T5900

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T5900
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.41
+28.1%
Pentium Dual Core SU4100
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.32

Core 2 Duo T5900 outperforms Pentium Dual Core SU4100 by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T5900 and Pentium Dual Core SU4100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29963099
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoIntel Pentium Dual Core
Power efficiency1.113.03
Architecture codenameMerom (2006−2008)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date1 October 2008 (16 years ago)1 September 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T5900 and Pentium Dual Core SU4100 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
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz1.3 GHz
Bus rate800 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache2 MB2 MB
Chip lithography65 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data107 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistorsno data410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T5900 and Pentium Dual Core SU4100 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.

SocketSocket PBGA956
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T5900 and Pentium Dual Core SU4100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
AMT+no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T5900 and Pentium Dual Core SU4100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

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 T5900 0.41
+28.1%
Pentium Dual SU4100 0.32

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 T5900 652
+30.1%
Pentium Dual SU4100 501

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Core 2 Duo T5900 2123
+50.7%
Pentium Dual SU4100 1409

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Core 2 Duo T5900 3997
+49.7%
Pentium Dual SU4100 2671

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Duo T5900 1864
+59.5%
Pentium Dual SU4100 1169

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.41 0.32
Recency 1 October 2008 1 September 2009
Chip lithography 65 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 10 Watt

Core 2 Duo T5900 has a 28.1% higher aggregate performance score.

Pentium Dual SU4100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 250% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo T5900 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T5900 and Pentium Dual Core SU4100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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