Sempron LE-1250 vs Core 2 Duo T9600

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T9600
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.68
+258%
Sempron LE-1250
2007
1 core / 1 thread, 45 Watt
0.19

Core 2 Duo T9600 outperforms Sempron LE-1250 by a whopping 258% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T9600 and Sempron LE-1250 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27423250
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Power efficiency1.840.40
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Sparta (2007)
Release date15 July 2008 (16 years ago)October 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$316$29

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T9600 and Sempron LE-1250 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Base clock speed2.8 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache6 MB512 KB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V-1.2125Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T9600 and Sempron LE-1250 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,BGA956,PBGA479,PGA478AM2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9600 and Sempron LE-1250. 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 T9600 and Sempron LE-1250 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 T9600 and Sempron LE-1250 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 T9600 0.68
+258%
Sempron LE-1250 0.19

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 T9600 1075
+257%
Sempron LE-1250 301

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.68 0.19
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 45 Watt

Core 2 Duo T9600 has a 257.9% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo T9600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Sempron LE-1250 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo T9600 is a notebook processor while Sempron LE-1250 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T9600 and Sempron LE-1250, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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