Core 2 Extreme X9100 vs Core 2 Duo T9900

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T9900
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.78
Core 2 Extreme X9100
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
1.35
+73.1%

Core 2 Extreme X9100 outperforms Core 2 Duo T9900 by an impressive 73% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core 2 Extreme X9100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26482264
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoIntel Core 2 Extreme
Power efficiency2.032.80
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date2 June 2009 (15 years ago)15 July 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$530$851

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core 2 Extreme X9100 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 speed3.06 GHz3.06 GHz
Boost clock speed0.07 GHz3.06 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz1066 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache0 KB
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-1.2125V1.05-1.2625V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core 2 Extreme X9100 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 configuration11
SocketBGA479,PGA478PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt44 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core 2 Extreme X9100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core 2 Extreme X9100 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 T9900 and Core 2 Extreme X9100 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core 2 Extreme X9100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2, DDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)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 T9900 0.78
Core 2 Extreme X9100 1.35
+73.1%

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 T9900 1187
Core 2 Extreme X9100 2063
+73.8%

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 T9900 398
Core 2 Extreme X9100 438
+10.1%

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 T9900 638
Core 2 Extreme X9100 767
+20.2%

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 T9900 3538
Core 2 Extreme X9100 3834
+8.4%

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 T9900 7094
Core 2 Extreme X9100 7440
+4.9%

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 T9900 2787
Core 2 Extreme X9100 2810
+0.8%

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 T9900 25.1
+83.3%
Core 2 Extreme X9100 46

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.78 1.35
Recency 2 June 2009 15 July 2008
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 44 Watt

Core 2 Duo T9900 has an age advantage of 10 months, and 25.7% lower power consumption.

Core 2 Extreme X9100, on the other hand, has a 73.1% higher aggregate performance score.

The Core 2 Extreme X9100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T9900 in performance tests.


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