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Core2 Duo P8600

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2 Cores, @2.4 GHz, Penryn.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 36.7% (1167th of 1463)

more Based on 8,502 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF0001067A, , BFEBFBFF00010676, 0000000000010676, 000000000001067A, BFEBFBFF0000057A, 1FABFBFF0001067A Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P8600 @ 2.40GHz
Poor: 23%Average: 36.7% 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 P8600 averaged 63.3% 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 63.1Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 32.8Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core2 Duo P8600 is just 19.2%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core2 Duo P8600 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 63.7Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 63.8Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 8,502 samples)
Rank 116736.7%
Min Avg Max
39.5 Memory 63.1 72.3
13.7 1-Core 32.8 39.2
28.2 2-Core 62 76
35.5% 52.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
29.8 4-Core 62.7 75.9
34.3 8-Core 63.8 75.9
8.45% 63.2 Pts
Min Avg Max
32.2 64-Core 63.7 75.6
3.9% 63.7 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
40.2% Average
Memory 69.8
1-Core 37
2-Core 61.7
39% 56.2 Pts
4-Core 64.6
8-Core 64
9% 64.3 Pts
64-Core 60.8
4% 60.8 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
37.4% Below average
Memory 67.9
1-Core 35.3
2-Core 37.4
35% 46.9 Pts
4-Core 42.1
8-Core 49.8
6% 45.9 Pts
64-Core 49.2
3% 49.2 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 37%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC

CPU
Core2 Duo P8600Intel  $42Bench 37%, 8,502 samples1x
GPU
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples485x
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples144x
HD Graphics (Arrandale 0.667/0.766 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 99,513 samples114x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $25Bench 66%, 424,288 samples39x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $80Bench 105%, 762,998 samples29x
A400 120GBKingston  $30Bench 61%, 166,392 samples20x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples108x
M471B5273DH0-CH9 2x4GBSamsungBench 43%, 15,815 samples86x
HMT351S6CFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 50%, 25,458 samples62x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 47% - Average Total price: $67

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8600 (3M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Code NamePenryn
Launch DateQ3'08
Processor NumberP8600
# of Cores2
Cache3 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography45 nm
VID Voltage Range1.050V-1.150V
Recommended Price$211.00
Clock Speed2.4 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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macbook cpu still holds up in 2020 macosx high sierra

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3 years ago.

MacBook Pro/White mid 2010 CPU. The CPU is still okay for browsing the web on Windows 8.1/macOS Big Sur, however, opening up multiple tabs is going to really slow this CPU down, making it an unpleasant experience. Performance is what I'd expect from a 25W non-hyperthreaded dual core cpu from 2008. Benchmarks: Terraria (1280 x 800) ~ 40 FPS (Any sort of army that appears will make fps drop to ~5) Minecraft (1280 x 800, 1.17.x, Optifine) ~ 50 FPS

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