C-30 vs Core 2 Duo SP9300
Aggregate performance score
Core 2 Duo SP9300 outperforms C-30 by a whopping 455% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Duo SP9300 and C-30 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2782 | 3356 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core 2 Duo | AMD C-Series |
| Power efficiency | 2.31 | 1.16 |
| Architecture codename | Penryn (2008−2011) | Ontario (2011−2012) |
| Release date | 20 August 2008 (16 years ago) | 4 January 2011 (13 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $284 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Duo SP9300 and C-30 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 2 | 1 |
| Base clock speed | 2.26 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 2.26 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Bus rate | 1066 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 64 KB |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 40 nm |
| Die size | 107 mm2 | 75 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 105 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 410 Million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| VID voltage range | 1.05V - 1.15V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Duo SP9300 and C-30 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 configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | BGA956 | FT1 BGA 413-Ball |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 25 Watt | 9 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo SP9300 and C-30. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | 40 nm, 1.24-1.35V |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| Turbo Boost Technology | - | no data |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | - | no data |
| Idle States | - | no data |
| Demand Based Switching | - | no data |
| FSB parity | - | no data |
Security technologies
Core 2 Duo SP9300 and C-30 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
| EDB | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo SP9300 and C-30 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo SP9300 and C-30. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR3 Single-channel |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | AMD Radeon HD 6250 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.61 | 0.11 |
| Recency | 20 August 2008 | 4 January 2011 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 1 |
| Threads | 2 | 1 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 40 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 25 Watt | 9 Watt |
Core 2 Duo SP9300 has a 454.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.
C-30, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 12.5% more advanced lithography process, and 177.8% lower power consumption.
The Core 2 Duo SP9300 is our recommended choice as it beats the C-30 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo SP9300 and C-30, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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