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Core2 Duo T9400

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2 Cores, @2.53 GHz, Penryn.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 39.8% (954th of 1275)

Based on 2,604 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF00010676, 0000000000010676, BFEBFBFF0001067A Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9400 @ 2.53GHz
Poor: 25%Average: 39.8% Great: 44%
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 26%
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Poor average bench

The Intel Core2 Duo T9400 averaged 60.2% 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 66.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 40.4Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core2 Duo T9400 is just 19.6%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core2 Duo T9400 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 78.3Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 78Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 2,604 samples)
Rank 95439.8%
Min Avg Max
44.4 Memory 66.9 74.2
14.5 1-Core 40.4 47.1
24.7 2-Core 76 91.2
40.7% 61.1 Pts
Min Avg Max
26.1 4-Core 76.7 91.2
32.3 8-Core 78 91.3
10.6% 77.4 Pts
Min Avg Max
29.7 64-Core 78.3 91.3
5.3% 78.3 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
None, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz
44.7% Average
Memory 74.1
1-Core 46.8
2-Core 93.5
47% 71.5 Pts
4-Core 91.5
8-Core 91.4
12% 91.4 Pts
64-Core 90.5
6% 90.5 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
43.6% Average
Memory 72.1
1-Core 45.8
2-Core 87
45% 68.3 Pts
4-Core 91.6
8-Core 89
12% 90.3 Pts
64-Core 90.4
6% 90.4 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
43.5% Average
Memory 72.9
1-Core 46.6
2-Core 91.8
46% 70.4 Pts
4-Core 84.6
8-Core 88.5
12% 86.6 Pts
64-Core 87.6
6% 87.6 Pts
None, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz
43.2% Average
Memory 72.6
1-Core 44.6
2-Core 77.7
44% 65 Pts
4-Core 81.8
8-Core 91.1
12% 86.4 Pts
64-Core 85.1
6% 85.1 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz
42% Average
Memory 71.2
1-Core 42.9
2-Core 74.7
43% 62.9 Pts
4-Core 78.5
8-Core 70.8
10% 74.7 Pts
64-Core 76.2
5% 76.2 Pts
None, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
35.4% Below average
Memory 62.7
1-Core 28
2-Core 55.7
34% 48.8 Pts
4-Core 50.3
8-Core 54.2
7% 52.2 Pts
64-Core 45.2
3% 45.2 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 38,734,192 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 41%
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Workstation
Workstation 2%
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System: HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook PC

CPU
Core2 Duo T9400Intel  $147Bench 40%, 2,604 samples1x
GPU
GeForce 9600M-GTNvidiaBench 2%, 3,608 samples150x
HD Graphics (Arrandale 0.667/0.766 GHz)IntelBench 0%, 75,368 samples133x
Mobility Radeon HD 4250ATIBench 1%, 10,694 samples98x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $32Bench 67%, 246,101 samples15x
SU650 240GBAdata  $49Bench 65%, 31,512 samples6x
SSDNow V300 120GBKingston  $66Bench 55%, 257,819 samples5x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 371,426 samples201x
3GBUnknownBench 14%, 68,590 samples99x
2x1GBUnknownBench 14%, 59,356 samples25x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 43% - Average Total price: $178

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9400 (6M Cache, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Code NamePenryn
Launch DateQ3'08
Processor NumberT9400
# of Cores2
Cache6 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography45 nm
VID Voltage Range1.050V-1.162V
Recommended Price$250.00 - $331.00
Clock Speed2.53 GHz
Bus Speed1066 MHz FSB
Max TDP35 W
FSB ParityNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesNo
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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