Core 2 Duo T9400 vs A12-9700P

Aggregate performance score

A12-9700P
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.53
+139%
Core 2 Duo T9400
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.64

A12-9700P outperforms Core 2 Duo T9400 by a whopping 139% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A12-9700P and Core 2 Duo T9400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21242758
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Bristol RidgeIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency9.651.73
Architecture codenameBristol Ridge (2016−2019)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date1 June 2016 (8 years ago)15 July 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$316

Detailed specifications

A12-9700P and Core 2 Duo T9400 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.53 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz2.53 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache2048 KB6 MB
L3 cacheno data6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography28 nm45 nm
Die size250 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C105 °C
Number of transistors3100 Million410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data1.05V-1.162V

Compatibility

Information on A12-9700P and Core 2 Duo T9400 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.

SocketFP4BGA479,BGA956,PBGA479,PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A12-9700P and Core 2 Duo T9400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMAFMA4-
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
DualGraphics+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

A12-9700P and Core 2 Duo T9400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A12-9700P and Core 2 Duo T9400 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A12-9700P and Core 2 Duo T9400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4no data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 Graphicsno data
iGPU core count6no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A12-9700P and Core 2 Duo T9400 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A12-9700P and Core 2 Duo T9400 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A12-9700P and Core 2 Duo T9400.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes8no 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.

A12-9700P 1.53
+139%
Core 2 Duo T9400 0.64

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.

A12-9700P 2428
+140%
Core 2 Duo T9400 1011

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.

A12-9700P 2429
Core 2 Duo T9400 2818
+16%

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.

A12-9700P 6168
+17.1%
Core 2 Duo T9400 5268

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.

A12-9700P 3498
+51.8%
Core 2 Duo T9400 2304

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.53 0.64
Recency 1 June 2016 15 July 2008
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 28 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

A12-9700P has a 139.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 60.7% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The A12-9700P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T9400 in performance tests.


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