Core 2 Duo E6550 vs Core 2 Duo T9300

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T9300
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.08
+86.2%

Core 2 Duo T9300 outperforms Core 2 Duo E6550 by an impressive 86% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T9300 and Core 2 Duo E6550 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking23512748
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.68
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Conroe (2006−2007)
Release date10 January 2008 (16 years ago)July 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$316no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T9300 and Core 2 Duo E6550 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz2.33 GHz
Bus support800 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB64 KB
L2 cache6 MB4 MB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size107 mm2143 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C72 °C
Number of transistors410 Million291 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T9300 and Core 2 Duo E6550 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, PGA478775
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9300 and Core 2 Duo E6550. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T9300 and Core 2 Duo E6550. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR1, DDR2, DDR3

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 T9300 1.08
+86.2%
Core 2 Duo E6550 0.58

Core 2 Duo T9300 outperforms Core 2 Duo E6550 by 86% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 65%

Core 2 Duo T9300 1670
+86.6%
Core 2 Duo E6550 895

Core 2 Duo T9300 outperforms Core 2 Duo E6550 by 87% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 40%

Core 2 Duo T9300 316
+21.5%
Core 2 Duo E6550 260

Core 2 Duo T9300 outperforms Core 2 Duo E6550 by 22% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 40%

Core 2 Duo T9300 508
+17.6%
Core 2 Duo E6550 432

Core 2 Duo T9300 outperforms Core 2 Duo E6550 by 18% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.08 0.58
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

Core 2 Duo T9300 has a 86.2% higher aggregate performance score, a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo T9300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E6550 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo T9300 is a notebook processor while Core 2 Duo E6550 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T9300 and Core 2 Duo E6550, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Core 2 Duo T9300
Core 2 Duo T9300
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550
Core 2 Duo E6550

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            [file] => /var/www/web/data/www/technical.city/system/handler/index.php
            [line] => 372
            [args] => Array
                (
                    [0] => /var/www/web/data/www/technical.city/_content/pages/text/24/324_1
                )

            [function] => require
        )

)

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