Core 2 Duo SP9600 vs Core i7-3610QE
Aggregate performance score
i7-3610QE outperforms Core 2 Duo SP9600 by a whopping 345% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-3610QE and Core 2 Duo SP9600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1520 | 2586 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| Release date | 29 April 2012 (12 years ago) | 1 March 2009 (15 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $316 |
| Current price | $449 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-3610QE and Core 2 Duo SP9600 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 | 4 (Quad-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 8 | 2 |
| Base clock speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.53 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.3 GHz | 2.53 GHz |
| Bus support | no data | 1066 MHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 45 nm |
| Die size | 160 mm2 | 107 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 105 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,400 million | 410 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| VID voltage range | no data | 1.05V-1.15V |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-3610QE and Core 2 Duo SP9600 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 | 1 | no data |
| Socket | G2 (988B) | BGA479,BGA956,PBGA479 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 25 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3610QE and Core 2 Duo SP9600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | no data |
| AVX | + | no data |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | - |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | - |
| Demand Based Switching | no data | - |
| FSB parity | no data | - |
| Status | no data | Discontinued |
Security technologies
Core i7-3610QE and Core 2 Duo SP9600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | + |
| EDB | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3610QE and Core 2 Duo SP9600 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3610QE and Core 2 Duo SP9600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | unknown Dual-channel | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 4000 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.25 | 0.73 |
| Recency | 29 April 2012 | 1 March 2009 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 2 |
| Threads | 8 | 2 |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 45 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 25 Watt |
The Core i7-3610QE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo SP9600 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3610QE and Core 2 Duo SP9600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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