Average Bench: 40.3% (1059th of 1442)

Based on 485 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF0001067A Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P9700 @ 2.80GHz
Poor: 32%Average: 40.3% Great: 44%
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Below average average bench

The Intel Core2 Duo P9700 averaged 59.7% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 68.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 36.8Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core2 Duo P9700 is just 12.1%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core2 Duo P9700 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 72.5Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 72.4Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 485 samples)
Min Avg Max
53.9 Memory 68.8 74.4
17.5 1-Core 36.8 41.5
37.7 2-Core 70.6 80.3
39.3% 58.7 Pts
Min Avg Max
43.4 4-Core 71.4 80.4
45.4 8-Core 72.4 80.5
9.55% 71.9 Pts
Min Avg Max
43 64-Core 72.5 80.2
4.5% 72.5 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
None, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
Memory 72.2
1-Core 41.5
2-Core 52.3
39% 55.3 Pts
4-Core 78.1
8-Core 84.2
11% 81.1 Pts
64-Core 73.6
5% 73.6 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Memory 73
1-Core 41.7
2-Core 67.2
41% 60.6 Pts
4-Core 64.6
8-Core 61.9
8% 63.2 Pts
64-Core 64
4% 64 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Memory 69
1-Core 40.8
2-Core 67.7
40% 59.2 Pts
4-Core 70.8
8-Core 64.6
9% 67.7 Pts
64-Core 69.9
4% 69.9 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
Memory 36.1
1-Core 10.2
2-Core 25.3
17% 23.9 Pts
4-Core 37.1
8-Core 34.8
5% 35.9 Pts
64-Core 38.4
2% 38.4 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
Memory 28.3
1-Core 9.1
2-Core 21.4
14% 19.6 Pts
4-Core 24.8
8-Core 26.7
3% 25.8 Pts
64-Core 22.6
1% 22.6 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,758,734 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 40%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™2 Duo Processor P9700 (6M Cache, 2.80 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Code NamePenryn
Launch DateQ2'09
Processor NumberP9700
# of Cores2
Cache6 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography45 nm
VID Voltage Range1.012V-1.175V
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.8 GHz
Bus Speed1066 MHz FSB
Max TDP28 W

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Demand Based SwitchingNo

Package

Package Size35mm x 35mm
Sockets SupportedPGA478
Processing Die Size107 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors410 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

 Comments

Added n/a ago.

Excellent

5 years ago.

Better TDP, lower tempateure ! With same performances as Intel T9800... Banco for a notebook !


Excellent

5 years ago.

Favorite mobile core2duo! Best performance per watt/heat.


Good

2 years ago.

yep, good TDP vs performance ratio.


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