Core 2 Duo T9600 vs Core i3-8100

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8100
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.84
+465%
Core 2 Duo T9600
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.68

Core i3-8100 outperforms Core 2 Duo T9600 by a whopping 465% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Duo T9600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14672742
Place by popularity53not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.25no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency5.861.84
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date5 October 2017 (7 years ago)15 July 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$316

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Duo T9600 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s1066 MHz
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)6 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size126 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
VID voltage rangeno data1.05V-1.2125V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Duo T9600 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketFCLGA1151BGA479,BGA956,PBGA479,PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Duo T9600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Duo T9600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Duo T9600 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Duo T9600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400no data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Duo T9600 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Duo T9600 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Duo T9600 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Duo T9600.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i3-8100 3.84
+465%
Core 2 Duo T9600 0.68

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.

i3-8100 6102
+468%
Core 2 Duo T9600 1075

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.

i3-8100 1265
+298%
Core 2 Duo T9600 318

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.

i3-8100 3464
+569%
Core 2 Duo T9600 518

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.84 0.68
Recency 5 October 2017 15 July 2008
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

i3-8100 has a 464.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo T9600, on the other hand, has 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-8100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T9600 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-8100 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo T9600 is a notebook one.


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