Core 2 Duo P8700

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo P8700

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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 P8700 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,203 Rank: 1675
Rank Name Score Visual
1671 Xeon E5506 4,204
+0%
1672 Athlon II X3 425 4,204
+0%
1673 A6-3650 4,203
+0%
1674 Core 2 Duo T9400 4,203
+0%
1675 Core 2 Duo P8700 4,203
1676 Celeron 2950M 4,203
+0%
1677 Celeron B815 4,202
+-0%
1678 Celeron E3500 4,200
-0.1%
1679 Athlon X4 730 4,200
-0.1%
1680 A4-4000 4,197
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo P8700 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,282 Rank: 1813
Rank Name Score Visual
1809 A4-3330MX 4,285
+0.1%
1810 A4-5000 4,285
+0.1%
1811 Core 2 Duo E7300 4,284
+0%
1812 Celeron E1400 4,283
+0%
1813 Core 2 Duo P8700 4,282
1814 Pentium N3530 4,282
+0%
1815 Pentium N3510 4,282
+0%
1816 A9-9425 4,280
+-0%
1817 Core 2 Duo T9300 4,280
+-0%
1818 Turion II Neo N54L 4,280
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo P8700 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,150 Rank: 1630
Rank Name Score Visual
1626 Athlon II X4 630 4,157
+0.2%
1627 Phenom II X3 720 4,156
+0.1%
1628 Phenom 9600 4,153
+0.1%
1629 Phenom II X4 920 4,152
+0%
1630 Core 2 Duo P8700 4,150
1631 Phenom II X4 830 4,147
-0.1%
1632 Pentium Gold 4415Y 4,146
-0.1%
1633 Phenom II X2 B55 4,146
-0.1%
1634 Athlon X2 240 4,145
-0.1%
1635 Core i5-450M 4,145
-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 P8700 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo P8700 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo P8700 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo P8700 Details

Ranked #1673 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 delivers a modest 4203 overall score, placing it well below modern high-end processors but still reflecting its era of origin. Its single-core performance clocks in at 4150, ranking #1630, indicating that while it's not competitive with today's multi-threaded workloads, it remains capable for basic productivity tasks. In contrast, its multicore score of 4282 ranks #1813, suggesting a slight edge in multi-threaded performance compared to single-core, though still far from the top tier. As of March 2026, this processor is over 17 years old, having been released in December 2008, and represents a generation of mobile computing that predates the widespread adoption of 64-bit computing and integrated graphics as standard features.

Designed by Intel and built on the Penryn microarchitecture at 45 nm, the Core 2 Duo P8700 is a dual-core mobile processor with a base clock of 2.53 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz, though the latter appears to be a misalignment in the data given its lower frequency. It features a 25 W TDP, making it suitable for laptops with limited cooling capacity. The processor supports DDR3L 1333 memory in a dual-channel configuration, allowing up to 8 GB of RAM with a maximum bandwidth of 21.32 GB/s. It uses a BGA479/PGA478 socket and includes 3 MB of L2 cache, which was substantial for its time but now feels limited by modern standards.

The P8700 includes integrated Intel HD Graphics, with a base frequency of 313 MHz and a burst frequency of 896 MHz, capable of driving two displays simultaneously. While this GPU is adequate for basic multimedia and office tasks, it falls far short of supporting modern gaming or content creation. The processor supports a wide array of instruction sets, including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES, and x86-64, reflecting its role as a versatile mobile CPU for the late 2000s. It also supports virtualization technologies like VT-x and EPT, as well as Intel's SpeedStep (EIST) for power efficiency.

Despite its age, the Core 2 Duo P8700 competes with similarly dated processors such as the Celeron E1400 and Core 2 Duo T9300, both of which have comparable scores. However, it falls behind in performance relative to modern mobile CPUs like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate the top 50 lists. Its primary use case today would be in legacy systems, retro computing projects, or low-power embedded applications where energy efficiency and compatibility are prioritized over raw performance. For most users, it is no longer a practical choice, but it remains a significant milestone in Intel's transition to 64-bit computing and improved mobile performance.
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Intel Core 2 Duo P8700

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo P8700
Model Number: P8700
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2530 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 9.5xx (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: DDR3L 1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.32 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 4
PCIe Configuration: 1x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 896 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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