Core 2 Duo L9600

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo L9600

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core 2 Duo L9600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,989 Rank: 1900
Rank Name Score Visual
1896 A6-3410MX 3,992
+0.1%
1897 Core 2 Duo T7700 3,991
+0.1%
1898 Celeron 430 3,991
+0.1%
1899 Athlon 5150 3,991
+0.1%
1900 Core 2 Duo L9600 3,989
1901 Phenom X4 9650 3,989
+0%
1902 Pentium 987 3,988
+-0%
1903 Celeron N3010 3,986
-0.1%
1904 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 3,986
-0.1%
1905 A6-4455M 3,985
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo L9600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

3,952 Rank: 2059
Rank Name Score Visual
2051 Core 2 Duo E4500 4,062
+2.8%
2052 Intel Core i7-640UM 4,050
+2.5%
2053 Intel Core i7-820QM 4,035
+2.1%
2054 Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 4,029
+1.9%
2055 Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 4,017
+1.6%
2056 Core 2 Duo T9500 4,015
+1.6%
2057 Core 2 Duo E7400 4,011
+1.5%
2058 Celeron 857 3,978
+0.7%
2059 Core 2 Duo L9600 3,952
2060 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 3,734
-5.5%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo L9600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,013 Rank: 1759
Rank Name Score Visual
1755 Celeron E3200 4,018
+0.1%
1756 Core i3-350M 4,018
+0.1%
1757 A6-3600 4,017
+0.1%
1758 Pentium T4400 4,014
+0%
1759 Core 2 Duo L9600 4,013
1760 Core 2 Duo P7550 4,012
+-0%
1761 A6-7310 4,011
+-0%
1762 Celeron 3755U 4,010
-0.1%
1763 A8-3530MX 4,008
-0.1%
1764 Pentium 3556U 4,006
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo L9600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo L9600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo L9600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo L9600 Details

With a 6 W TDP and a 14 nm process node, the Core 2 Duo L9600 is a low-power processor designed for ultra-compact systems and embedded applications. Released well over four years ago, it represents an older generation of Intel architecture, built on a 64-bit x86-64 foundation with support for modern features like AES-NI, AVX2, and Intel VT-x virtualization. Despite its age, the processor retains a modest but functional core count of four, with four threads enabled via Hyper-Threading, allowing it to manage basic multitasking workloads efficiently.

The Core 2 Duo L9600 operates at a base clock of 1.6 GHz and can boost to 2.3 GHz under load, leveraging Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep Technology for dynamic power management. It is paired with Intel HD Graphics 400, which runs at a base frequency of 320 MHz and can reach a burst frequency of 1.0 GHz, supporting up to three display outputs. This integrated GPU makes the processor suitable for light multimedia and office use, though it lacks the power for modern gaming or GPU-intensive tasks.

Memory support includes DDR3L-1600 with a maximum capacity of 8 GB across two channels, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. The processor uses a BGA1170 socket, indicating it is designed for soldered-in applications rather than consumer upgrades. Its cache hierarchy includes 32 KB L1 data and instruction caches per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 4 MB L3 cache, providing adequate local storage for efficient data access.

In benchmark testing, the Core 2 Duo L9600 achieves an Overall Score of 3,989, placing it at #1900 out of 2060 CPUs. Its Singlecore Score of 4,013 ranks it at #1759, while its Multicore Score of 3,952 places it at #2059. These results show that the processor is significantly outpaced by modern CPUs, particularly in multicore performance, where it trails behind nearly all current offerings. It competes against older mobile and desktop processors like the Pentium 4 3.00GHz and Celeron 3755U, but falls short of even mid-tier contemporaries like the A6-3410MX.

Given its low power consumption and integrated graphics, the Core 2 Duo L9600 remains suitable for embedded systems, thin clients, or legacy devices where power efficiency and compact design are priorities. However, as of March 2026, it is no longer competitive in mainstream computing environments and is best suited for niche or maintenance scenarios rather than new system builds.
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Intel Core 2 Duo L9600

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo L9600
Model Number: N3160
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1170
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 6 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 17.1 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 4
PCIe Configuration: 1x4/2x2/1x2 + 2x1/4x1

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 400
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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