Athlon 64 FX-72 vs Core 2 Duo T9300

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T9300
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.05
Athlon 64 FX-72
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 125 Watt
1.13
+7.6%

Athlon 64 FX-72 outperforms Core 2 Duo T9300 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T9300 and Athlon 64 FX-72 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24372400
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Power efficiency2.840.85
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date10 January 2008 (16 years ago)November 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$316no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T9300 and Athlon 64 FX-72 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 speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache6 MB1 MB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size107 mm2235 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 Million227 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1V-1.25Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T9300 and Athlon 64 FX-72 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,PGA478F
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9300 and Athlon 64 FX-72. 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
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T9300 and Athlon 64 FX-72 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 T9300 and Athlon 64 FX-72 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T9300 and Athlon 64 FX-72. 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 T9300 1.05
Athlon 64 FX-72 1.13
+7.6%

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 T9300 1670
Athlon 64 FX-72 1794
+7.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.05 1.13
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

Core 2 Duo T9300 has a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

Athlon 64 FX-72, on the other hand, has a 7.6% higher aggregate performance score.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Duo T9300 and Athlon 64 FX-72.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo T9300 is a notebook processor while Athlon 64 FX-72 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T9300 and Athlon 64 FX-72, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Core 2 Duo T9300
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