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Average Bench: 39.4% (1109th of 1468)

Based on 996 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF00010676 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9500 @ 2.60GHz
Poor: 30%Average: 39.4% Great: 43%
Gaming
Gaming 39%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft

Poor average bench

The Intel Core2 Duo T9500 averaged 60.5% 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 67.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 34.9Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core2 Duo T9500 is just 12.3%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core2 Duo T9500 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 67.9Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 68Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 996 samples)
Min Avg Max
51.1 Memory 67.9 73.5
17.2 1-Core 34.9 41
34.3 2-Core 66.1 78.8
38% 56.3 Pts
Min Avg Max
37.3 4-Core 66.9 79
40.2 8-Core 68 79.7
9% 67.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
33.3 64-Core 67.9 79.6
4.2% 67.9 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz
Memory 73.4
1-Core 43.4
2-Core 79.8
43% 65.5 Pts
4-Core 79.7
8-Core 82.7
11% 81.2 Pts
64-Core 82.7
5% 82.7 Pts
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
Memory 68.8
1-Core 41.8
2-Core 76.6
41% 62.4 Pts
4-Core 80.8
8-Core 81.8
11% 81.3 Pts
64-Core 75.4
5% 75.4 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
Memory 69.4
1-Core 36
2-Core 52.3
37% 52.6 Pts
4-Core 55.8
8-Core 58
8% 56.9 Pts
64-Core 53.6
3% 53.6 Pts
uPGA-478, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
Memory 67.1
1-Core 38.2
2-Core 49.9
37% 51.7 Pts
4-Core 53.3
8-Core 57
7% 55.2 Pts
64-Core 50.9
3% 50.9 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
Memory 65.1
1-Core 37.6
2-Core 51.6
36% 51.4 Pts
4-Core 55.4
8-Core 57.1
7% 56.2 Pts
64-Core 54.1
3% 54.1 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
Memory 66.8
1-Core 37.6
2-Core 19.2
33% 41.2 Pts
4-Core 42.8
8-Core 72.4
7% 57.6 Pts
64-Core 72.4
4% 72.4 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Typical Core2 Duo T9500 Builds (Compare 17 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
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Desktop
Desktop 41%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9500 (6M Cache, 2.60 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
Code NamePenryn
Launch DateQ1'08
Processor NumberT9500
# of Cores2
Cache6 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography45 nm
VID Voltage Range1.000V-1.250V
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.6 GHz
Bus Speed800 MHz FSB
Max TDP35 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, PPGA478
Processing Die Size107 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors410 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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