Turion 64 MT-28 vs Core 2 Duo T9600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T9600
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.68
+300%
Turion 64 MT-28
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 25 Watt
0.17

Core 2 Duo T9600 outperforms Turion 64 MT-28 by a whopping 300% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T9600 and Turion 64 MT-28 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27423273
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoTurion 64
Power efficiency1.840.64
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date15 July 2008 (16 years ago)June 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$316no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T9600 and Turion 64 MT-28 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Base clock speed2.8 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz800 MHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache6 MB512 KB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size107 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 Million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V-1.2125Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T9600 and Turion 64 MT-28 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,BGA956,PBGA479,PGA478754
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9600 and Turion 64 MT-28. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

PowerNow-+
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 T9600 and Turion 64 MT-28 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 T9600 and Turion 64 MT-28 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 T9600 0.68
+300%
Turion 64 MT-28 0.17

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.

Core 2 Duo T9600 27.71
+286%
Turion 64 MT-28 107

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.68 0.17
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 25 Watt

Core 2 Duo T9600 has a 300% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 MT-28, on the other hand, has 40% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo T9600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 MT-28 in performance tests.


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