Core 2 Duo P8600

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

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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 P8600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,183 Rank: 1703
Rank Name Score Visual
1699 A9-9410 4,186
+0.1%
1700 Pentium 2117U 4,185
+0%
1701 Pentium E5400 4,185
+0%
1702 A8-5550M 4,183
+0%
1703 Core 2 Duo P8600 4,183
1704 Core i5-430M 4,182
+-0%
1705 Xeon W3503 4,181
+-0%
1706 Core M-5Y10a 4,180
-0.1%
1707 A6-5350M 4,179
-0.1%
1708 Core i3-370M 4,177
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo P8600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,262 Rank: 1869
Rank Name Score Visual
1865 Intel Atom x5-Z8330 4,264
+0%
1866 Athlon II P320 4,264
+0%
1867 Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 4,264
+0%
1868 A4-3305M 4,263
+0%
1869 Core 2 Duo P8600 4,262
1870 Sempron 2200+ 4,262
+0%
1871 Core 2 Duo E4700 4,261
+-0%
1872 Pentium SU4100 4,261
+-0%
1873 Celeron N3350 4,260
+-0%
1874 Pentium G630 4,260
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo P8600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,131 Rank: 1649
Rank Name Score Visual
1645 Pentium 2127U 4,133
+0%
1646 Core i3-2350M 4,132
+0%
1647 Athlon II X4 620 4,131
+0%
1648 A4-4000 4,131
+0%
1649 Core 2 Duo P8600 4,131
1650 A6-9200 4,130
+-0%
1651 Xeon X3220 4,129
+-0%
1652 Phenom II X3 710 4,128
-0.1%
1653 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,127
-0.1%
1654 Phenom II N830 4,126
-0.1%

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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 P8600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo P8600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo P8600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo P8600 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 stands as a relic of the late mobile computing era, a processor launched in June 2008 during a time when 2.4 GHz was considered high performance. It belongs to the Core 2 Duo family, built on the Penryn microarchitecture, and was designed specifically for mobile platforms. Despite its age, the P8600 retains relevance for understanding the evolution of mobile computing, particularly in systems where power efficiency and integrated graphics were key design goals. With a TDP of 25 W, it was engineered to balance performance and battery life in laptops of its time.

The processor operates at a base clock of 2.4 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz, and features a 45 nm manufacturing process that was cutting-edge when it debuted. It includes 2 cores and 2 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading support, and integrates a basic Intel HD Graphics GPU capable of handling light multimedia tasks and up to three displays. The P8600 supports dual-channel DDR3 and DDR2 memory, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. It also supports a range of Intel technologies, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and AES-NI encryption, enhancing its versatility for the era.

The processor’s 3 MB of L2 cache and 64-bit architecture were competitive features at launch, offering robust performance for productivity and light multimedia workloads. However, in today's benchmark landscape, the P8600’s overall score of 4183 places it at #1702 out of 2060 CPUs, with a single-core score of 4131 and a multicore score of 4262. It trails behind modern processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K, which achieve scores over 8,000 in the same categories. Its performance is comparable to early 2010s low-end and mid-range CPUs, such as the Core i3-2350M and Pentium G630, which still outperform it in both single-core and multicore tests.

While the P8600’s benchmark results are modest by today’s standards, its historical significance lies in its role as a foundational mobile processor, helping establish Intel’s dominance in the laptop market during the late 2000s. For modern use, it is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing, or educational purposes where understanding older architectures is valuable. Its low power consumption and integrated graphics make it a viable option for basic tasks in older laptops that still function, though it is no longer capable of handling contemporary software or demanding workloads.
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Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo P8600
Model Number: P8600
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 9x (locked)
Core Name: Penryn
Socket: BGA479, PGA478
Package: µFC-PGA8
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 25 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

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

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 81 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 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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