Celeron M P4500 vs Core 2 Duo T9400
Aggregate performance score
Core 2 Duo T9400 outperforms Celeron M P4500 by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Duo T9400 and Celeron M P4500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2661 | 2673 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core 2 Duo | Intel Celeron M |
| Architecture codename | Penryn (2008−2011) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| Release date | 15 July 2008 (16 years ago) | 1 April 2010 (14 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $316 | $86 |
| Current price | $310 (1x MSRP) | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Duo T9400 and Celeron M P4500 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 | 2 |
| Base clock speed | 2.53 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 2.53 GHz | 1.86 GHz |
| Bus support | 1066 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 2 MB |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 107 mm2 | 81+114 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 105 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 410 Million | 382+177 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| VID voltage range | 1.05V-1.162V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Duo T9400 and Celeron M P4500 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 | BGA479,BGA956,PBGA479,PGA478 | PGA988 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9400 and Celeron M P4500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| 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 |
| Status | Discontinued | no data |
Security technologies
Core 2 Duo T9400 and Celeron M P4500 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 T9400 and Celeron M P4500 are enumerated here.
| VT-x | + | no data |
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 T9400 outperforms Celeron M P4500 by 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core
Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.
Benchmark coverage: 20%
Core 2 Duo T9400 outperforms Celeron M P4500 by 11% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core.
Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core
Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.
Benchmark coverage: 19%
Core 2 Duo T9400 outperforms Celeron M P4500 by 9% in Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core.
wPrime 32
wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.
Benchmark coverage: 18%
Celeron M P4500 outperforms Core 2 Duo T9400 by 20% in wPrime 32.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
| Recency | 15 July 2008 | 1 April 2010 |
| Cost | $316 | $86 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 32 nm |
Core 2 Duo T9400 has a 1.6% higher aggregate performance score.
Celeron M P4500, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, its recommended price lower by $230, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Duo T9400 and Celeron M P4500.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T9400 and Celeron M P4500, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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