Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 vs Intel Core 2 Duo T9300
Intel Core 2 Duo T9550
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The Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 was the middle class dual core CPU for laptops at the time of introduction. It is similar to the Core 2 Duo P9600 except for the higher TDP of 35 versus 25 Watt.
Due to the relatively high clock speed and 6MB Level 2 cache, the T9550 offers enough performance for demanding games (in 2009) and applications.
The T9550 uses a Penryn (Montevina Update) core that features 2 integer units, 1 floating point unit, 1 load unit, and 1 store unit in a 14-stages long pipeline. Due to the Wide Dynamic Execution Technology, the core is able to simultaneously execute up to four instructions.
The integrated Enhanced Speedstep is able to downclock the core dynamically to save power (in idle mode).
Intel Core 2 Duo T9300
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The Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 was a upper middle class dual core CPU for laptops, at the time of introduction. It is similar to the Core 2 Duo T9400 but features a slower clocked front side bus.
Due to the relatively high clock speed and 6MB Level 2 cache, the T9300 offers enough performance for most demanding games (in 2009) and applications.
The T9300 uses a Penryn (Montevina Update) core that features 2 integer units, 1 floating point unit, 1 load unit, and 1 store unit in a 14-stages long pipeline. Due to the Wide Dynamic Execution Technology, the core is able to simultaneously execute up to four instructions.
The integrated Enhanced Speedstep is able to downclock the core dynamically to save power (in idle mode).
Model | Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 | Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 |
Codename | Penryn | Penryn |
Series | Intel Core 2 Duo | Intel Core 2 Duo |
Series: Core 2 Duo Penryn | ||
Clock | 2660 MHz | 2500 MHz |
FSB | 1066 | 800 |
L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
TDP | 35 Watt | 35 Watt |
Transistors | 410 Million | 410 Million |
Technology | 45 nm | 45 nm |
Voltage | 1.05-1.212V V | 1-1.25V V |
Die Size | 107 mm2 | 107 mm2 |
max. Temp. | 105 °C | 105 °C |
Socket | BGA479, PGA478 | BGA479, PGA478 |
Features | Virtualization, Trusted Execution, Intel 64, Enhanced Speedstep (up to C6), ExBit, SSE4.1 | Virtualization Technology (VT-x), Trusted Execution, Intel 64, Enhanced Speedstep, Execute Disable Bit |
Architecture | x86 | x86 |
$316 U.S. | $316 U.S. | |
Announced | ||
Manufacturer | ark.intel.com | ark.intel.com |
Benchmarks
Average Benchmarks Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 → 100% n=12
Average Benchmarks Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 → 95% n=12

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