Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs Core 2 Duo T9400
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Embedded V2546 outperforms Core 2 Duo T9400 by a whopping 1497% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Duo T9400 and Ryzen Embedded V2546 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2760 | 754 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | Intel Core 2 Duo | AMD Ryzen Embedded |
| Power efficiency | 1.73 | 27.63 |
| Architecture codename | Penryn (2008−2011) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| Release date | 15 July 2008 (16 years ago) | 10 November 2020 (4 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $316 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Duo T9400 and Ryzen Embedded V2546 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) | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
| Threads | 2 | 12 |
| Base clock speed | 2.53 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.53 GHz | 3.95 GHz |
| Bus rate | 1066 MHz | no data |
| Multiplier | no data | 30 |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 512K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 8 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 7 nm |
| Die size | 107 mm2 | 156 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 105 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 410 Million | 9,800 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| VID voltage range | 1.05V-1.162V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Duo T9400 and Ryzen Embedded V2546 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 | BGA479,BGA956,PBGA479,PGA478 | FP6 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9400 and Ryzen Embedded V2546. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| 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 |
Security technologies
Core 2 Duo T9400 and Ryzen Embedded V2546 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 Ryzen Embedded V2546 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T9400 and Ryzen Embedded V2546. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 64 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 68.269 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | - | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | AMD Radeon Graphics 384SP |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo T9400 and Ryzen Embedded V2546.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 20 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.64 | 10.22 |
| Recency | 15 July 2008 | 10 November 2020 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 6 |
| Threads | 2 | 12 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 7 nm |
Ryzen Embedded V2546 has a 1496.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.
The Ryzen Embedded V2546 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T9400 in performance tests.
Be aware that Core 2 Duo T9400 is a notebook processor while Ryzen Embedded V2546 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T9400 and Ryzen Embedded V2546, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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