Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 vs Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600
Intel Core 2 Duo T8300
► remove from comparisonThe Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 was at the time of announcement a fast dual-core CPU for laptops with 3 MB level 2 cache. It is based on the Penryn core with all features enabled (but without the full 6MB level 2 cache). The later announced Core 2 Duo P7450 was cheaper and used less power.
Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600
► remove from comparisonThe Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600 is a low power laptop processor for small and slim laptops. It features the full 6 MB level 2 cache and all features of the Penryn core (e.g. VT-x and Trusted Execution). Due to the large cache, the CPU shows a good performance for the small clock rate. However, in the MacBook Air, the CPU throttled very often, leading to the slower benchmarks in our database.
Compared to other Core 2 Duo models, the C2D SL9600 only supports the socket BGA956 and is soldered in the MacBook Air models.
Model | Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 | Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600 |
Codename | Penryn | Penryn |
Series | Intel Core 2 Duo | Intel Core 2 Duo |
Series: Core 2 Duo Penryn | ||
Clock | 2400 MHz | 2130 MHz |
FSB | 800 | 1066 |
L2 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB |
Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
TDP | 35 Watt | 17 Watt |
Transistors | 410 Million | 410 Million |
Technology | 45 nm | 45 nm |
Voltage | 1-1.25V V | 1.05-1.15 V |
Die Size | 107 mm2 | 107 mm2 |
max. Temp. | 105 °C | 105 °C |
Socket | BGA479, PGA478 | BGA956 |
Features | Virtualization (VT-x), Intel 64, Idle States, Enhanced Speedstep, Execute Disable Bit | Enhanced Speedstep, Intel VT, TXT, Intel64 |
Architecture | x86 | x86 |
$241 U.S. | $316 U.S. | |
Announced | = 6407 days old | = 5991 days old |
Manufacturer | ark.intel.com | ark.intel.com |
L1 Cache | 128 KB |
Benchmarks
Average Benchmarks Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 → 100% n=8
Average Benchmarks Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600 → 85% n=8

* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation