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Core2 Duo P8700

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2 Cores, @2.53 GHz, Penryn.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 37.3% (1138th of 1442)

more Based on 7,366 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF0001067A, , 000000000001067A, AFEBFBFF0001067A, 0FABFBFF0001067A, 1FABFBFF0001067A Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P8700 @ 2.53GHz
Poor: 26%Average: 37.3% Great: 43%
Gaming
Gaming 37%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 42%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Surfboard

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Poor average bench

The Intel Core2 Duo P8700 averaged 62.7% 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 63.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 34.9Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core2 Duo P8700 is just 17%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core2 Duo P8700 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 67.6Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 67.6Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 7,366 samples)
Rank 113837.3%
Min Avg Max
42 Memory 63.6 72.4
18.4 1-Core 34.9 41.1
31 2-Core 65.5 79.8
36.5% 54.7 Pts
Min Avg Max
33.7 4-Core 66.6 79.8
37.5 8-Core 67.6 79.7
8.95% 67.1 Pts
Min Avg Max
34.8 64-Core 67.6 79.7
4.2% 67.6 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
39.5% Below average
Memory 70.4
1-Core 36
2-Core 50.9
37% 52.4 Pts
4-Core 53.5
8-Core 52.4
7% 53 Pts
64-Core 34.8
2% 34.8 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
37.9% Below average
Memory 65.8
1-Core 35.6
2-Core 59.3
37% 53.6 Pts
4-Core 60.1
8-Core 63.1
8% 61.6 Pts
64-Core 61.2
4% 61.2 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
37.8% Below average
Memory 67
1-Core 36.7
2-Core 46.3
36% 50 Pts
4-Core 53.6
8-Core 52.6
7% 53.1 Pts
64-Core 54.2
3% 54.2 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
37.5% Below average
Memory 67.1
1-Core 37.1
2-Core 50.3
36% 51.5 Pts
4-Core 48.6
8-Core 52.5
7% 50.5 Pts
64-Core 48.6
3% 48.6 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
37.4% Below average
Memory 66.5
1-Core 32.6
2-Core 46.5
35% 48.5 Pts
4-Core 51.3
8-Core 50.9
7% 51.1 Pts
64-Core 48.7
3% 48.7 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
36.3% Below average
Memory 64.5
1-Core 33.7
2-Core 42.5
34% 46.9 Pts
4-Core 51.7
8-Core 46.3
7% 49 Pts
64-Core 40
2% 40 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
33% Below average
Memory 57.7
1-Core 13.4
2-Core 48.9
28% 40 Pts
4-Core 51.4
8-Core 50.8
7% 51.1 Pts
64-Core 48.4
3% 48.4 Pts
Socket 478, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
32% Below average
Memory 56.4
1-Core 32.4
2-Core 40.2
31% 43 Pts
4-Core 47.8
8-Core 45.5
6% 46.7 Pts
64-Core 34.8
2% 34.8 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
11.7% Very poor
Memory 18.8
1-Core 14.8
2-Core 21.5
12% 18.4 Pts
4-Core 27.8
8-Core 27.1
4% 27.5 Pts
64-Core 26
2% 26 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 38%
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Workstation
Workstation 2%
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System: HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC

CPU
Core2 Duo P8700Intel  $42Bench 37%, 7,366 samples1x
GPU
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples840x
HD Graphics (Arrandale 0.667/0.766 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 99,513 samples384x
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples183x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples91x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples43x
MX500 500GBCrucial  $54Bench 106%, 237,241 samples40x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples111x
M471B5273DH0-CH9 2x4GBSamsungBench 43%, 15,815 samples82x
M471B5673EH1-CH9 2x2GBSamsungBench 27%, 1,322 samples70x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 46% - Average Total price: $70

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8700 (3M Cache, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Code NamePenryn
Launch DateQ4'08
Processor NumberP8700
# of Cores2
Cache3 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography45 nm
VID Voltage Range1.00V - 1.25V
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.53 GHz
Bus Speed1066 MHz FSB
Max TDP25 W
FSB ParityNo

Advanced Technologies

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

Package

Package Size35mm x 35mm
Sockets SupportedBGA479, PGA478
Processing Die Size107 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors410 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

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Excellent

4 years ago.

Well performing CPU even at it's age!

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Good

3 years ago.

Not the fastest but punches above its weight to age ratio even at stock clock.

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