Core 2 Duo E7600 vs Core 2 Duo P9700

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo P9700
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 28 Watt
0.72
Core 2 Duo E7600
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.72

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo P9700 and Core 2 Duo E7600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26982695
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Power efficiency2.431.05
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Wolfdale (2008−2010)
Release date2 June 2009 (15 years ago)10 May 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$348no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo P9700 and Core 2 Duo E7600 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 speed2.8 GHz3.06 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz0.07 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz1066 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm45 nm
Die size107 mm282 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors410 million228 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.012V-1.175V0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo P9700 and Core 2 Duo E7600 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
SocketPGA478LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo P9700 and Core 2 Duo E7600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching--
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo P9700 and Core 2 Duo E7600 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 P9700 and Core 2 Duo E7600 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo P9700 and Core 2 Duo E7600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2, DDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo P9700 and Core 2 Duo E7600.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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 P9700 0.72
Core 2 Duo E7600 0.72

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 P9700 1149
Core 2 Duo E7600 1150
+0.1%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Core 2 Duo P9700 363
Core 2 Duo E7600 374
+3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Core 2 Duo P9700 622
Core 2 Duo E7600 625
+0.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 65 Watt

Core 2 Duo P9700 has 132.1% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Duo P9700 and Core 2 Duo E7600.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo P9700 is a notebook processor while Core 2 Duo E7600 is a desktop one.


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