Core i3-3217UE vs Core 2 Duo T9900

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T9900
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.78
Core i3-3217UE
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.89
+14.1%

Core i3-3217UE outperforms Core 2 Duo T9900 by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i3-3217UE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26482552
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Power efficiency2.034.77
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date2 June 2009 (15 years ago)1 August 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$530no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i3-3217UE 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)
Threads24
Base clock speed3.06 GHzno data
Boost clock speed0.07 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (shared)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm22 nm
Die size107 mm2118 mm2
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 T9900 and Core i3-3217UE 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,PGA478Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i3-3217UE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Demand Based Switching-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i3-3217UE 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 T9900 and Core i3-3217UE are enumerated here.

VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i3-3217UE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2, DDR3unknown Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel HD 4000

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
i3-3217UE 0.89
+14.1%

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
i3-3217UE 1362
+14.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.78 0.89
Recency 2 June 2009 1 August 2012
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 17 Watt

i3-3217UE has a 14.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 105.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-3217UE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T9900 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i3-3217UE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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