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Core2 Duo P8400

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2 Cores, @2.26 GHz, Penryn.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 36.8% (1144th of 1442)

Based on 6,904 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF00010676, , 0000000000010676, BFEBFBFF0001067A Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P8400 @ 2.26GHz
Poor: 24%Average: 36.8% Great: 42%
Gaming
Gaming 37%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 41%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard

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Poor average bench

The Intel Core2 Duo P8400 averaged 63.2% 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 31.6Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core2 Duo P8400 is just 17.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core2 Duo P8400 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 61.8Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 61.2Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 6,904 samples)
Rank 114436.8%
Min Avg Max
39 Memory 63.6 72.2
16.7 1-Core 31.6 37.2
28.7 2-Core 59.5 72.1
35.1% 51.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
35 4-Core 60.4 72.1
36.7 8-Core 61.2 72
8.15% 60.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
39.8 64-Core 61.8 72
3.8% 61.8 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
38% Below average
Memory 67.2
1-Core 33.9
2-Core 42.8
35% 48 Pts
4-Core 54.4
8-Core 55.7
7% 55.1 Pts
64-Core 50.5
3% 50.5 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
37.7% Below average
Memory 67.2
1-Core 27.4
2-Core 52.7
35% 49.1 Pts
4-Core 52.3
8-Core 42.8
7% 47.5 Pts
64-Core 62.7
4% 62.7 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
36.8% Below average
Memory 64
1-Core 32.8
2-Core 52.8
35% 49.9 Pts
4-Core 58.1
8-Core 62
8% 60 Pts
64-Core 45.9
3% 45.9 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
34.6% Below average
Memory 62.1
1-Core 31.2
2-Core 31
31% 41.4 Pts
4-Core 45.1
8-Core 41.6
6% 43.3 Pts
64-Core 42
3% 42 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
34.1% Below average
Memory 60.8
1-Core 30.2
2-Core 43
32% 44.7 Pts
4-Core 46.4
8-Core 45.9
6% 46.2 Pts
64-Core 47.5
3% 47.5 Pts
Socket 478, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
29.8% Poor
Memory 55.9
1-Core 13.2
2-Core 21.8
24% 30.3 Pts
4-Core 24.4
8-Core 28.3
3% 26.3 Pts
64-Core 28.6
2% 28.6 Pts
Intel(R) Genuine processor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
20.4% Poor
Memory 36.7
1-Core 11.3
2-Core 26.4
18% 24.8 Pts
4-Core 25.6
8-Core 28.5
4% 27 Pts
64-Core 28.4
2% 28.4 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 1.95 GHz (avg)
4.2% Terrible
Memory 6.97
1-Core 10.4
2-Core 14
6% 10.5 Pts
4-Core 8
8-Core 22
2% 15 Pts
64-Core 11.1
1% 11.1 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 37%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
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System: HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook PC

CPU
Core2 Duo P8400Intel  $20Bench 37%, 6,904 samples21x
GPU
GeForce 9600M-GTNvidiaBench 2%, 3,959 samples70x
HD Graphics (Arrandale 0.667/0.766 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 99,513 samples45x
Mobility Radeon HD 3400ATIBench 1%, 7,025 samples14x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples6x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples4x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $100Bench 103%, 951,591 samples4x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples56x
3GBUnknownBench 14%, 81,553 samples34x
M471B5673FH0-CH9 2x2GBSamsungBench 29%, 5,297 samples9x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 44% - Average Total price: $48

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8400 (3M Cache, 2.26 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Code NamePenryn
Launch DateQ3'08
Processor NumberP8400
# of Cores2
Cache3 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography45 nm
VID Voltage Range1.050V-1.150V
Recommended Price$199.00 - $211.00
Clock Speed2.26 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 Size35 mm 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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