Athlon 64 X2 6000+ vs Core 2 Duo T9550

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T9550
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.14
+93.2%
Athlon 64 X2 6000+
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 125 Watt
0.59

Core 2 Duo T9550 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 6000+ by an impressive 93% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T9550 and Athlon 64 X2 6000+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23802802
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Power efficiency3.080.45
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date1 January 2009 (15 years ago)August 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$316no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T9550 and Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 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 speed2.66 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.66 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB256 KB
L2 cache6 MB512K
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size107 mm2220 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 Million227 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V-1.212Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T9550 and Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 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,PGA478AM2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9550 and Athlon 64 X2 6000+. 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
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T9550 and Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 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 T9550 and Athlon 64 X2 6000+ are enumerated here.

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 T9550 1.14
+93.2%
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 0.59

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 T9550 1804
+94%
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 930

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 T9550 318
+32%
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 241

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 T9550 517
+23.4%
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 419

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.14 0.59
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

Core 2 Duo T9550 has a 93.2% higher aggregate performance score, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo T9550 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo T9550 is a notebook processor while Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T9550 and Athlon 64 X2 6000+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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