Processor 300 vs Core 2 Duo SU9400

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	not rated	not rated
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Laptop	Desktop processor
Series	Intel Core 2 Duo	no data
Architecture codename	Penryn (2008−2011)	Raptor Lake-S
Release date	20 August 2008 (15 years ago)	8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$262	no data
Current price	$55 (0.2x MSRP)	$36

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Processor 300 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)	2 (Dual-core)
Threads	2	4
Base clock speed	1.4 GHz	3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed	1.4 GHz	3.9 GHz
Bus support	800 MHz	no data
L1 cache	128 KB	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	3 MB	1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	3 MB L2 Cache	6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	45 nm	10 nm
Die size	107 mm2	163 mm2
Maximum core temperature	105 °C	no data
Number of transistors	410 Million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	no data
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
VID voltage range	1.05V-1.15V	no data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Processor 300 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	1700
Power consumption (TDP)	10 Watt	46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Processor 300 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 SU9400 and Processor 300 are enumerated here.

VT-d	no data	+
VT-x	+	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types

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DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

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Intel UHD Graphics 710

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Processor 300.

PCIe version	no data	5.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	16

Pros & cons summary

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Recency	20 August 2008	8 January 2024
Threads	2	4
Chip lithography	45 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	10 Watt	46 Watt

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