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Core2 Duo T5870

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2 Cores, @2 GHz, Merom.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 34.1% (1217th of 1442)

Based on 2,085 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000006FD, 00000000000006FD Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5870 @ 2.00GHz
Poor: 23%Average: 34.1% Great: 39%
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 37%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard

Popular builds with this CPU

Poor average bench

The Intel Core2 Duo T5870 averaged 65.9% 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 61.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 21.8Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core2 Duo T5870 is just 16.1%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core2 Duo T5870 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 41.9Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 41.9Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 2,085 samples)
Rank 121734.1%
Min Avg Max
38.3 Memory 61.6 70.8
11.5 1-Core 21.8 26.5
20.2 2-Core 40.4 50.5
30.1% 41.3 Pts
Min Avg Max
23.3 4-Core 41.2 50.8
25.6 8-Core 41.9 50.4
5.55% 41.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
24.4 64-Core 41.9 50.5
2.6% 41.9 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Intel(R) Genuine processor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
35.8% Below average
Memory 66.6
1-Core 23.7
2-Core 29.4
31% 39.9 Pts
4-Core 33.5
8-Core 31.3
4% 32.4 Pts
64-Core 31.4
2% 31.4 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
35.5% Below average
Memory 64.1
1-Core 19.3
2-Core 42.2
30% 41.9 Pts
4-Core 43.9
8-Core 41.9
6% 42.9 Pts
64-Core 43.7
3% 43.7 Pts
Intel(R) Genuine processor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
33.9% Below average
Memory 62.5
1-Core 23.4
2-Core 32.7
30% 39.5 Pts
4-Core 33.6
8-Core 34.2
4% 33.9 Pts
64-Core 37.4
2% 37.4 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
29.2% Poor
Memory 52.4
1-Core 21.2
2-Core 30.2
26% 34.6 Pts
4-Core 36.5
8-Core 43.3
5% 39.9 Pts
64-Core 26.5
2% 26.5 Pts
Intel(R) Genuine processor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
22.6% Poor
Memory 44.1
1-Core 5
2-Core 9.2
17% 19.4 Pts
4-Core 9.3
8-Core 8.4
1% 8.85 Pts
64-Core 8.8
0% 8.8 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
21% Poor
Memory 36.8
1-Core 23.6
2-Core 32.9
21% 31.1 Pts
4-Core 32.4
8-Core 31.4
4% 31.9 Pts
64-Core 43.2
3% 43.2 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
19.9% Very poor
Memory 34.5
1-Core 23.9
2-Core 30.4
20% 29.6 Pts
4-Core 32.5
8-Core 30.9
4% 31.7 Pts
64-Core 21.2
1% 21.2 Pts
None, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
12.5% Very poor
Memory 23
1-Core 9.5
2-Core 17.2
12% 16.6 Pts
4-Core 13.5
8-Core 12.8
2% 13.1 Pts
64-Core 18.8
1% 18.8 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 1%
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Desktop
Desktop 17%
Surfboard
Workstation
Workstation 1%
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System: HP Compaq 610

CPU
Core2 Duo T5870IntelBench 34%, 2,085 samples16x
GPU
Intel 965 Express Chipset FamilyMobileBench 0%, 3,066 samples16x
SSD
BX500 120GBCrucial  $15Bench 55%, 37,154 samples1x
256GB 256GBSSDBench 77%, 9,229 samples1x
RAM
1x2GBUnknownBench 17%, 99,586 samples7x
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples4x
3GBUnknownBench 14%, 81,553 samples4x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 17% - Very poor Total price: $15

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5870 (2M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
Code NameMerom
Processor NumberT5870
# of Cores2
Cache2 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography65 nm
VID Voltage Range1.075V-1.175V
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2 GHz
Bus Speed800 MHz FSB
Max TDP35 W
FSB ParityNo

Advanced Technologies

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

Package

Package Size35mm x 35mm
Processing Die Size143 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors291 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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2 years ago.

running Win-7-Pro 64-Bit on Toshiba A300. Quick, Reliable. Does have 8GB (2x4GB) RAM (PC2-6400 @ 800MHz), and 500GB SSD.

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