Core Ultra 5 228V vs Core 2 Duo SL9400

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo SL9400
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 17 Watt
0.48
Core Ultra 5 228V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.55
+2515%

Core Ultra 5 228V outperforms Core 2 Duo SL9400 by a whopping 2515% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo SL9400 and Core Ultra 5 228V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2916620
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Power efficiency2.6769.86
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date20 August 2008 (16 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$284no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo SL9400 and Core Ultra 5 228V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed1.86 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed1.86 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz37 MHz
L1 cacheno data192 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm3 nm
Die size107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Number of transistors410 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
VID voltage range1.05V - 1.15Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo SL9400 and Core Ultra 5 228V 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 configurationno data1
SocketBGA956Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo SL9400 and Core Ultra 5 228V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo SL9400 and Core Ultra 5 228V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo SL9400 and Core Ultra 5 228V are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo SL9400 and Core Ultra 5 228V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo SL9400 and Core Ultra 5 228V.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

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 SL9400 0.48
Ultra 5 228V 12.55
+2515%

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 SL9400 759
Ultra 5 228V 19930
+2526%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.48 12.55
Recency 20 August 2008 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 45 nm 3 nm

Ultra 5 228V has a 2514.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 16 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 1400% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 228V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo SL9400 in performance tests.


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