Core 2 Duo SL9600 vs Core 2 Duo T9600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T9600
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.68
+41.7%
Core 2 Duo SL9600
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 17 Watt
0.48

Core 2 Duo T9600 outperforms Core 2 Duo SL9600 by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T9600 and Core 2 Duo SL9600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27422914
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency1.842.67
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date15 July 2008 (16 years ago)1 March 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$316$316

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T9600 and Core 2 Duo SL9600 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 speed2.8 GHz2.13 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz2.13 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz1066 MHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache6 MB6 MB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography45 nm45 nm
Die size107 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C105 °C
Number of transistors410 Million410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V-1.2125V1.05V-1.15V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T9600 and Core 2 Duo SL9600 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.

SocketBGA479,BGA956,PBGA479,PGA478BGA956
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9600 and Core 2 Duo SL9600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States-no data
Demand Based Switching--
FSB parity--

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T9600 and Core 2 Duo SL9600 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 T9600 and Core 2 Duo SL9600 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

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 T9600 0.68
+41.7%
Core 2 Duo SL9600 0.48

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 T9600 3107
+51.2%
Core 2 Duo SL9600 2054

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 T9600 5801
+76.8%
Core 2 Duo SL9600 3281

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Core 2 Duo T9600 27.71
+55.5%
Core 2 Duo SL9600 43.1

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.68 0.48
Recency 15 July 2008 1 March 2009
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 17 Watt

Core 2 Duo T9600 has a 41.7% higher aggregate performance score.

Core 2 Duo SL9600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months, and 105.9% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo T9600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo SL9600 in performance tests.


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