Braswell vs Core 2 Duo T5900

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T5900 and Braswell 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	Laptop
Series	Intel Core 2 Duo	no data
Architecture codename	Merom (2006−2008)	Airmont (2015−2016)
Release date	1 October 2008 (15 years ago)	no data
Current price	$41	$217

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T5900 and Braswell 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)	no data
Threads	2	no data
Boost clock speed	2.2 GHz	no data
Bus support	800 MHz	no data
L1 cache	128 KB	no data
L2 cache	2 MB	no data
Chip lithography	65 nm	14 nm0.014 μm 1.4e-5 mm
64 bit support	+	-
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-
Unlocked multiplier	No	No

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T5900 and Braswell 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.

Socket	Socket P	no data
Power consumption (TDP)	35 Watt	no data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T5900 and Braswell. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	no data
AMT	+	no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T5900 and Braswell technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

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no data

Pros & cons summary

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Chip lithography

65 nm

14 nm

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