CPU comparison with benchmarks |
||
-VS- | ||
CPU lineage |
||
Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 or Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Celeron series. To use the Intel Core2 Duo SP9600, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 956 socket. The Intel Core i5-2320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series. To use the Intel Core i5-2320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket. |
||
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 | Name | Intel Core i5-2320 |
Intel Core 2 Duo P7000/SP9000 | Group | Intel Core i 2000 |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Intel Celeron | Family | Intel Core i5 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
||
The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 is 2.53 GHz The Intel Core i5-2320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2320 is 3.0 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz. |
||
No | Overclocking | No |
None | None | 3.3 GHz |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
2 | CPU Cores | 4 |
2 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
2x | Cores | 4x |
2.53 GHz | Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
||
The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-2320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2320 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders and 6 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
||
-- | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
-- | Execution units | 6 |
-- | Release date | Q1/2011 |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.1 GHz |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
-- | Shaders | 48 |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 2.0 GB |
-- | Generation | 6 |
-- | Direct X | 10.1 |
-- | Technology | 32 nm |
GPU name | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
||
-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
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.
|
||
-- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
-- | AV1 | No |
-- | VP9 | No |
-- | VC-1 | Decode |
-- | VP8 | No |
-- | h264 | Decode / Encode |
-- | JPEG | No |
-- | AVC | Decode / Encode |
-- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Memory & PCIe |
||
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
|
||
0 bytes | Max. Memory | 32.0 GB |
Memory type | DDR3-1333 | |
pci | PCIe | pci |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
-- | Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | Memory channels | 2 |
Thermal Management |
||
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts. |
||
25 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
105 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
||
The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Core i5-2320 is manufactured using a 32 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache. |
||
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
6.0 MB | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
0 bytes | L3-Cache | 6.0 MB |
Q1/2009 | Release date | Q3/2011 |
-- | Release price | 177 $ |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
-- | Part Number | -- |
BGA 956 | Socket | LGA 1155 |
Wolfdale (Penryn) | Architecture | Sandy Bridge S |
VT-x | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
45 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |