Core 2 Duo SU9300 vs Core 2 Duo P8400

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo P8400
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 25 Watt
0.53
+71%
Core 2 Duo SU9300
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.31

Core 2 Duo P8400 outperforms Core 2 Duo SU9300 by an impressive 71% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo P8400 and Core 2 Duo SU9300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28583105
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency2.012.93
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date15 July 2008 (16 years ago)20 August 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$209no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo P8400 and Core 2 Duo SU9300 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 speed2.26 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.26 GHz1.2 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache3 MB3 MB
L3 cache3 MB L2 Cache3 MB L2 Cache
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-1.15V1.05V-1.15V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo P8400 and Core 2 Duo SU9300 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.

SocketBGA479,PBGA479,PGA478BGA956
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo P8400 and Core 2 Duo SU9300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching--
FSB parity--

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo P8400 and Core 2 Duo SU9300 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 P8400 and Core 2 Duo SU9300 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

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 P8400 0.53
+71%
Core 2 Duo SU9300 0.31

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 P8400 2497
+79.4%
Core 2 Duo SU9300 1392

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 P8400 4630
+88%
Core 2 Duo SU9300 2463

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 P8400 2036
+98.1%
Core 2 Duo SU9300 1028

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.53 0.31
Recency 15 July 2008 20 August 2008
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 10 Watt

Core 2 Duo P8400 has a 71% higher aggregate performance score.

Core 2 Duo SU9300, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month, and 150% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo P8400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo SU9300 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo P8400 and Core 2 Duo SU9300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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