Phenom X4 9600 vs Core 2 Duo T6670

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T6670
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.52
Phenom X4 9600
2007
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.01
+94.2%

Phenom X4 9600 outperforms Core 2 Duo T6670 by an impressive 94% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T6670 and Phenom X4 9600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28602450
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Power efficiency1.411.01
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Agena (2007−2008)
Release date1 January 2009 (15 years ago)November 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T6670 and Phenom X4 9600 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 speed2.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz2.3 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB L2 Cache2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size107 mm2285 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 Million450 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T6670 and Phenom X4 9600 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
SocketPGA478AM2+
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T6670 and Phenom X4 9600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T6670 and Phenom X4 9600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo T6670 and Phenom X4 9600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+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 T6670 0.52
Phenom X4 9600 1.01
+94.2%

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 T6670 827
Phenom X4 9600 1607
+94.3%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Core 2 Duo T6670 260
+24.4%
Phenom X4 9600 209

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Core 2 Duo T6670 399
Phenom X4 9600 696
+74.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.52 1.01
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 95 Watt

Core 2 Duo T6670 has a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

Phenom X4 9600, on the other hand, has a 94.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Phenom X4 9600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T6670 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo T6670 is a notebook processor while Phenom X4 9600 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T6670 and Phenom X4 9600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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