Core Duo T2400 vs Core 2 Duo T9900

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T9900
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.75
+226%
Core Duo T2400
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.23

Core 2 Duo T9900 outperforms Core Duo T2400 by a whopping 226% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core Duo T2400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26693190
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoCore Duo
Power efficiency2.030.70
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Yonah (2005−2006)
Release date2 June 2009 (15 years ago)January 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$530$16

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core Duo T2400 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 GHz1.83 GHz
Boost clock speed0.07 GHz1.83 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz667 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)0 KB
L2 cache6 MB (shared)2 MB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size107 mm290 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Number of transistors410 million151 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V-1.2125V1.1625V - 1.3V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core Duo T2400 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,PGA478PPGA478, PBGA479
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core Duo T2400. 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--
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core Duo T2400 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 Duo T2400 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core Duo T2400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2, DDR3DDR1

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 0.75
+226%
Duo T2400 0.23

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 1189
+228%
Duo T2400 362

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
+87.3%
Duo T2400 1488

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.75 0.23
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 31 Watt

Core 2 Duo T9900 has a 226.1% higher aggregate performance score, and a 44.4% more advanced lithography process.

Duo T2400, on the other hand, has 12.9% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo T9900 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Duo T2400 in performance tests.


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