Average Bench: 29.3% (1339th of 1442)

Based on 42 user benchmarks.  Device: BFE9FBFF000006E8 Model: Genuine Intel(R) CPU U2500 @ 1.20GHz
Poor: 26%Average: 29.3% Great: 33%
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 31%
Sail boat
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Very poor average bench

The Intel U2500 averaged 70.7% 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 55.5Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 10.7Pts

Excellent consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel U2500 is just 7.14%. This is an extremely narrow range which indicates that the Intel U2500 performs superbly consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 21.5Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 20.7Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 42 samples)
Min Avg Max
20.4 Memory 55.5 65.9
1 1-Core 10.7 12.3
1.7 2-Core 20.3 24
23.2% 28.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
1 4-Core 20.8 24.4
1.4 8-Core 20.7 24.2
2.8% 20.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
0.4 64-Core 21.5 24.9
1.3% 21.5 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.2 GHz, turbo 1.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 61.1
1-Core 11.9
2-Core 23.6
26% 32.2 Pts
4-Core 23.5
8-Core 23.4
3% 23.5 Pts
64-Core 23.6
2% 23.6 Pts
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.2 GHz
Memory 60.7
1-Core 11.1
2-Core 24
26% 31.9 Pts
4-Core 24.4
8-Core 24.2
3% 24.3 Pts
64-Core 24.9
2% 24.9 Pts
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.2 GHz
Memory 61
1-Core 12.3
2-Core 22.5
26% 31.9 Pts
4-Core 21.9
8-Core 23.3
3% 22.6 Pts
64-Core 24.2
2% 24.2 Pts
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.2 GHz
Memory 60.4
1-Core 12.3
2-Core 23.2
26% 32 Pts
4-Core 23.9
8-Core 23.8
3% 23.8 Pts
64-Core 24.1
2% 24.1 Pts
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.2 GHz
Memory 60.6
1-Core 12.1
2-Core 18.5
25% 30.4 Pts
4-Core 20.6
8-Core 21.9
3% 21.2 Pts
64-Core 23.5
2% 23.5 Pts
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.2 GHz
Memory 58.3
1-Core 11.7
2-Core 23.1
25% 31 Pts
4-Core 23.1
8-Core 23.1
3% 23.1 Pts
64-Core 23.5
2% 23.5 Pts
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.2 GHz
Memory 56.1
1-Core 11.7
2-Core 22.2
24% 30 Pts
4-Core 22.6
8-Core 23.2
3% 22.9 Pts
64-Core 23.3
1% 23.3 Pts
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ Duo Processor U2500 (2M Cache, 1.20 GHz, 533 MHz FSB)
Code NameYonah
Launch DateQ1'06
Processor NumberU2500
# of Cores2
Cache2 MB L2
Instruction Set32-bit
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography65 nm
VID Voltage Range0.85V - 1.1V
Recommended Price$273.00
Clock Speed1.2 GHz
Bus Speed533 MHz FSB
Max TDP9 W
Scenario Design Power0 W
FSB ParityNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64No
Idle StatesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Demand Based SwitchingNo

Package

Package Size35mm x 35mm
Sockets SupportedPBGA479
Processing Die Size90 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors151 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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