Core 2 Extreme X7900 vs Core 2 Duo T9500

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T9500
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.15
+62%
Core 2 Extreme X7900
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
0.71

Core 2 Duo T9500 outperforms Core 2 Extreme X7900 by an impressive 62% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T9500 and Core 2 Extreme X7900 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23802707
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoIntel Core 2 Extreme
Power efficiency3.051.50
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Merom (2006−2008)
Release date10 January 2008 (16 years ago)1 September 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$530$851

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T9500 and Core 2 Extreme X7900 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 speed2.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate800 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache6 MB4 MB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size107 mm2143 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Number of transistors410 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1V-1.25V1.1V-1.375V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T9500 and Core 2 Extreme X7900 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,PBGA479,PGA478,PPGA478PPGA478
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt44 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9500 and Core 2 Extreme X7900. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States+-
Demand Based Switching--
AMTno data+
FSB parity--

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T9500 and Core 2 Extreme X7900 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 T9500 and Core 2 Extreme X7900 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T9500 and Core 2 Extreme X7900. 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 T9500 1.15
+62%
Core 2 Extreme X7900 0.71

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 T9500 1799
+63%
Core 2 Extreme X7900 1104

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 T9500 337
Core 2 Extreme X7900 387
+14.8%

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 T9500 549
Core 2 Extreme X7900 625
+13.8%

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 T9500 2950
Core 2 Extreme X7900 3022
+2.4%

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 T9500 5419
Core 2 Extreme X7900 5764
+6.4%

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 T9500 2352
Core 2 Extreme X7900 2449
+4.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.15 0.71
Recency 10 January 2008 1 September 2007
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 44 Watt

Core 2 Duo T9500 has a 62% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 months, a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 25.7% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo T9500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme X7900 in performance tests.


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