Core i7-1180G7 vs Core 2 Duo T9900

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T9900
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.75
Core i7-1180G7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.15
+587%

Core i7-1180G7 outperforms Core 2 Duo T9900 by a whopping 587% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i7-1180G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26531196
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoTiger Lake
Power efficiency2.0332.49
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020)
Release date2 June 2009 (15 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$530no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i7-1180G7 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed3.06 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed0.07 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz2 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)320 KB
L2 cache6 MB (shared)5 MB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache12 MB
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Number of transistors410 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range1.05V-1.2125Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i7-1180G7 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 configuration11
SocketBGA479,PGA478FCBGA1598
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i7-1180G7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i7-1180G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i7-1180G7 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i7-1180G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2, DDR3DDR4
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i7-1180G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i7-1180G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i7-1180G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

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 T9900 0.75
i7-1180G7 5.15
+587%

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.

Core 2 Duo T9900 1189
i7-1180G7 8181
+588%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.75 5.15
Recency 2 June 2009 2 September 2020
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

i7-1180G7 has a 586.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1180G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T9900 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T9900 and Core i7-1180G7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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