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Core2 Duo T9400

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

Average Bench: 20.4% (910th of 1197)

Based on 2,029 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF00010676, 0000000000010676, BFEBFBFF0001067A Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9400 @ 2.53GHz
Poor: 13%Average: 20.4% Great: 23%
Gaming
Gaming 20%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 25%
Raft
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk

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Very poor average bench

The Intel Core2 Duo T9400 averaged 79.6% 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. Single Core Mixed Speed 41.8Pts
Avg. Dual Core Mixed Speed 78.7Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core2 Duo T9400 is just 10.1%. 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 81.4Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 81.1Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 2,029 samples)
Rank 91020.4%
Min Avg Max
24.4 1-Core 41.8 47.1
38.7 2-Core 78.7 91.5
28.6% 60.2 Pts
Min Avg Max
44.3 4-Core 79.9 91.3
46.2 8-Core 81.1 91.7
10.9% 80.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
45.5 64-Core 81.4 91.5
5.5% 81.4 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Extreme
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
23.2% Poor
1-Core 47.4
2-Core 91
33% 69.2 Pts
4-Core 91.3
8-Core 91.4
12% 91.4 Pts
64-Core 86.5
6% 86.5 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz
22.6% Poor
1-Core 46.7
2-Core 87.1
32% 66.9 Pts
4-Core 87.9
8-Core 90.4
12% 89.2 Pts
64-Core 27.5
2% 27.5 Pts
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
22.5% Poor
1-Core 45.6
2-Core 88
32% 66.8 Pts
4-Core 89.4
8-Core 90.7
12% 90.1 Pts
64-Core 88.4
6% 88.4 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
21.1% Poor
1-Core 39.9
2-Core 88.6
30% 64.2 Pts
4-Core 88.8
8-Core 87.9
12% 88.4 Pts
64-Core 88.2
6% 88.2 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 21,815,878 CPUs tested.

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Typical Core2 Duo T9400 Builds (Compare 237 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings.
Gaming
Gaming 11%
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Desktop
Desktop 27%
Raft
Workstation
Workstation 13%
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System: HP EliteBook 8530p

CPU
Core2 Duo T9400Intel  $35Bench 20%, 2,029 samples56x
GPU
Mobility Radeon HD 3650ATIBench 1%, 1,897 samples234x
Quadro FX 770MNvidiaBench 2%, 582 samples3x
SSD
SSDNow UV400 240GBKingston  $58Bench 71%, 63,094 samples5x
A400 240GBKingston  $32Bench 64%, 91,342 samples4x
M4 128GBCrucial  $116Bench 60%, 18,319 samples3x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 261,738 samples169x
3GBUnknownBench 15%, 49,339 samples19x
1x2GBUnknownBench 16%, 57,106 samples19x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 22% - Poor Total price: $93

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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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