Core 2 Duo P9400 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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 P9400 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,170 Rank: 1718

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1714	Celeron E3300	4,173	+0.1%
1715	Core i5-2415M	4,171	+0%
1716	Celeron E3400	4,170	+0%
1717	Core 2 Duo T8300	4,170	+0%
1718	Core 2 Duo P9400	4,170
1719	A8-3530MX	4,169	+-0%
1720	Core i3 550	4,168	+-0%
1721	Phenom II N850	4,168	+-0%
1722	Core 2 Duo E7200	4,168	+-0%
1723	A8-6410	4,168	+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo P9400 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,265 Rank: 1862

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1858	Atom N2800	4,266	+0%
1859	Core 2 Quad Q9650	4,266	+0%
1860	Athlon 64 X2 5600+	4,266	+0%
1861	A4-9120	4,265	+0%
1862	Core 2 Duo P9400	4,265
1863	Opteron 144	4,265	+0%
1864	Core i3-2365M	4,264	+-0%
1865	Intel Atom x5-Z8330	4,264	+-0%
1866	Athlon II P320	4,264	+-0%
1867	Athlon 64 X2 6000+	4,264	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo P9400 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,107 Rank: 1674

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1670	Core 2 Duo T8300	4,110	+0.1%
1671	Pentium 3550M	4,109	+0%
1672	Core 2 Duo E7200	4,108	+0%
1673	Pentium P6200	4,107	+0%
1674	Core 2 Duo P9400	4,107
1675	Celeron G1610T	4,107	+0%
1676	Core i3-2312M	4,106	+-0%
1677	Intel Core i5-450M	4,105	+-0%
1678	Core i5-4202Y	4,105	+-0%
1679	Phenom II X4 B93	4,105	+-0%

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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 P9400 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo P9400 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo P9400 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo P9400 Details

For users seeking a balance of integrated graphics and power efficiency in a compact form factor, the Core 2 Duo P9400 offers a modest yet functional solution. Built on Intel's 14 nm process and released during a transitional period in mobile computing, this processor is now considered outdated, with its design and performance reflecting technology from over a decade ago. Despite its age, it remains relevant for basic productivity tasks and light multimedia use, particularly in systems where integrated graphics are essential and discrete GPUs are not feasible.

The Core 2 Duo P9400 features four cores and four threads, running at a base frequency of 1.6 GHz with a turbo frequency of up to 2.3 GHz. It supports Intel's HD Graphics 405 GPU, which operates at a base frequency of 200 MHz and can burst to 600 MHz under load, enabling basic video playback and light graphical workloads. The processor is designed for the UTFCBGA1380 socket and operates within a 35 W TDP, making it suitable for low-power laptops and small-form-factor devices.

Memory support includes LPDDR3 1600 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 8 GB and a dual-channel configuration that delivers up to 25.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Cache-wise, it includes 4 MB of L3 cache, which helps maintain performance under moderate workloads. The processor supports a range of advanced Intel technologies, including AES-NI, AVX2, SSE4.1 and SSE4.2, as well as virtualization features such as VT-x and VT-d, making it a capable option for older enterprise and embedded environments.

In benchmark testing, the Core 2 Duo P9400 achieves an overall score of 4170, ranking it #1716 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4107 (#1673) and a multicore score of 4265 (#1861). These results place it behind many modern processors, particularly those from AMD and Intel's current generation, but it holds its own against other early 2010s CPUs like the Core i3-2365M and Athlon 64 X2 6000+. Its performance is most competitive in single-threaded tasks, where it holds a narrow edge over some of its contemporaries.

As of March 2026, the Core 2 Duo P9400 is best suited for legacy systems, light office use, or as a secondary processor in low-demand environments. While it lacks the power and efficiency of modern alternatives, its integrated graphics and low TDP make it a viable choice for specific niche applications where compatibility and energy consumption are prioritized over raw performance.