Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 vs AMD Phenom II X3 700e

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Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Phenom II X3 700e
Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 AMD Phenom II X3 700e

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 and the AMD Phenom II X3 700e and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 2 core processor released in Q1/2009 with the AMD Phenom II X3 700e which has 3 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2009.
Intel Celeron (165) Family AMD Phenom II (52)
Intel Core 2 Duo L7000/SL7000/T5000/U7000 (18) CPU group AMD Phenom II - 700 (9)
1 Generation 3
Merom (Core) Architecture Heka (K10)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
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-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.13 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The AMD Phenom II X3 700e clocks with 2.40 GHz, has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.

Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 700e
2 Cores 3
2 Threads 3
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.13 GHz Frequency 2.40 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 700e
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-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 0 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core2 Duo SL9600, while the AMD Phenom II X3 700e supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 700e
Memory DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
Max. Memory
0 Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
-- Max. Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
4.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 6.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 has a TDP of 17 W. The TDP of the AMD Phenom II X3 700e is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 700e
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
105 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 65 nm. The cache of AMD Phenom II X3 700e is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm.

Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 700e
65 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
BGA 956 Socket AM3
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI No
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2009 Release date Q2/2009
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Intel Core2 Duo SL9600
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X3 700e AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz
2410 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Intel Core2 Duo SL9600
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X3 700e AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz
63 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Intel Core2 Duo SL9600
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X3 700e AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz
182 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 AMD Phenom II X3 700e
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