Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300 vs Core i5-7260U

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Combined performance score

i5-7260U
2.59
+311%

Core i5-7260U outperforms Core 2 Duo SP9300 by 311% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i5-7260U and Core 2 Duo SP9300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking16052623
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core 2 Duo
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years old)20 August 2008 (15 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$304$284
Current price$754 (2.5x MSRP)no data

Technical specs

Core i5-7260U and Core 2 Duo SP9300 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.26 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz2.26 GHz
Bus supportno data1066 MHz
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KB6 MB
L3 cache4 MB6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data107 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Number of transistorsno data410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
VID voltage rangeno data1.05V - 1.15V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7260U and Core 2 Duo SP9300 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCBGA1356BGA956
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7260U and Core 2 Duo SP9300. 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+no data
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM64 MBno data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-no data
Idle States+-
Thermal Monitoring+no data
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-no data
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-7260U and Core 2 Duo SP9300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7260U and Core 2 Duo SP9300 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7260U and Core 2 Duo SP9300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.1 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Plus Graphics 640no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency950 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7260U and Core 2 Duo SP9300 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7260U and Core 2 Duo SP9300 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7260U and Core 2 Duo SP9300 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7260U and Core 2 Duo SP9300.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 2.59 0.63
Recency 3 January 2017 20 August 2008
Threads 4 2
Cost $304 $284
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 25 Watt

The Core i5-7260U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo SP9300 in performance tests.


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