Intel Core2 Duo SP9600

Intel Core2 Duo SP9600
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 was an interesting option at the time. We appreciated this processor for its balanced nature. It utilized Intel's then-groundbreaking Wolfdale architecture. This architecture became known for its focus on energy efficiency. Manufactured using the advanced 45-nanometer process, it offered a remarkable balance.

This contributed significantly to lower heat generation. The power consumption was also exemplary for the time. Its generous 6 MB Level 2 Cache was a clear indicator of its performance. This cache supported the fast processing of data. For typical mobile applications, this dual-core processor always delivered reliable performance.

It enabled smooth operation with a variety of programs. The reliability of this processor was often proverbial. The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 proved its worth in many notebooks of its generation. Its robust construction ensured a long lifespan. It was an important step in the development of compact computing solutions.

  • Wolfdale Architecture
  • 45-Nanometer Manufacturing
  • 6 MB Level 2 Cache
  • Reliable Mobile Performance

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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Multi-core performance
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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Celeron (165)
CPU groupIntel Core 2 Duo P7000/SP9000/SU7000 (6)
ArchitectureWolfdale (Penryn)
Technology45 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 956
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 2
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 2.53 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache6.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
PropertyValue
Max. Memory
Memory channels0
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP25 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.105 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systems
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE 4.1
Release dateQ1/2009
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core2 Duo SP9600
Intel Core2 Duo SP9600
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