Core Ultra 7 265K vs Core 2 Duo SP9600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo SP9600
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 25 Watt
0.74
Core Ultra 7 265K
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
39.30
+5211%

Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms Core 2 Duo SP9600 by a whopping 5211% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo SP9600 and Core Ultra 7 265K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking268580
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data97.01
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Power efficiency2.7028.67
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date1 March 2009 (15 years ago)24 October 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$316$394

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo SP9600 and Core Ultra 7 265K 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads220
Base clock speed2.53 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.53 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm3 nm
Die size107 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 Million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range1.05V-1.15Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo SP9600 and Core Ultra 7 265K 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
SocketBGA479,BGA956,PBGA4791851
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo SP9600 and Core Ultra 7 265K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo SP9600 and Core Ultra 7 265K 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 SP9600 and Core Ultra 7 265K are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo SP9600 and Core Ultra 7 265K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc Xe2 Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo SP9600 and Core Ultra 7 265K.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.74 39.30
Recency 1 March 2009 24 October 2024
Physical cores 2 20
Threads 2 20
Chip lithography 45 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 125 Watt

Core 2 Duo SP9600 has 400% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 265K, on the other hand, has a 5210.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, 900% more physical cores and 900% more threads, and a 1400% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 265K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo SP9600 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo SP9600 is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 7 265K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo SP9600 and Core Ultra 7 265K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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