Core 2 Duo SP9400 vs A6-9500

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Aggregate performance score

A6-9500
2017
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.17
+113%
Core 2 Duo SP9400
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 25 Watt
0.55

A6-9500 outperforms Core 2 Duo SP9400 by a whopping 113% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24982982
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.62no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency1.732.11
DesignerAMDIntel
Architecture codenameBristol Ridge (2016−2019)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date27 July 2017 (7 years ago)20 August 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$64$284

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

A6-9500 and Core 2 Duo SP9400 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 speed3.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
L2 cache1024 KB6 MB
L3 cache0 KB6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography28 nm45 nm
Die size246 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 million410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on A6-9500 and Core 2 Duo SP9400 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM4BGA956
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-9500 and Core 2 Duo SP9400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-
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

A6-9500 and Core 2 Duo SP9400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-9500 and Core 2 Duo SP9400 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-9500 and Core 2 Duo SP9400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400no data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R5 Graphicsno data
iGPU core count6no data
Enduro+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-9500 and Core 2 Duo SP9400 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-9500 and Core 2 Duo SP9400 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-9500 and Core 2 Duo SP9400.

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.

A6-9500 1.17
+113%
Core 2 Duo SP9400 0.55

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

A6-9500 1879
+114%
Core 2 Duo SP9400 878

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.17 0.55
Recency 27 July 2017 20 August 2008
Chip lithography 28 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 25 Watt

A6-9500 has a 112.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, and a 60.7% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo SP9400, on the other hand, has 160% lower power consumption.

The AMD A6-9500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core 2 Duo SP9400 in performance tests.

Note that A6-9500 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo SP9400 is a notebook one.

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