Core 2 Duo P9700

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo P9700

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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 P9700 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,286 Rank: 1544
Rank Name Score Visual
1540 A6-6400K 4,289
+0.1%
1541 Xeon E5420 4,289
+0.1%
1542 Phenom II X4 925 4,288
+0%
1543 Pentium E6600 4,288
+0%
1544 Core 2 Duo P9700 4,286
1545 Phenom II X2 555 4,284
+-0%
1546 A10-6700T 4,282
-0.1%
1547 Athlon II X2 255 4,281
-0.1%
1548 A4-5300B 4,281
-0.1%
1549 Phenom II X4 830 4,279
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo P9700 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,316 Rank: 1708
Rank Name Score Visual
1704 Celeron J4025 4,318
+0%
1705 Phenom II X4 920 4,317
+0%
1706 Athlon II X2 220 4,317
+0%
1707 Phenom X3 8550 4,317
+0%
1708 Core 2 Duo P9700 4,316
1709 A6-3400M 4,316
+0%
1710 Pentium G645T 4,316
+0%
1711 Atom x5-Z8500 4,315
+-0%
1712 Core i7-2640M 4,314
+-0%
1713 Core i5-2415M 4,314
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo P9700 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,266 Rank: 1517
Rank Name Score Visual
1513 A6-5357M 4,273
+0.2%
1514 Core 2 Quad Q8400 4,271
+0.1%
1515 A10-9620P 4,270
+0.1%
1516 Core i5-4200U 4,266
+0%
1517 Core 2 Duo P9700 4,266
1518 Athlon II X4 640 4,264
+-0%
1519 A4-5300B 4,263
-0.1%
1520 Pentium E6600 4,262
-0.1%
1521 Celeron G1620T 4,261
-0.1%
1522 A8-3870 4,260
-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 P9700 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo P9700 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo P9700 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo P9700 Details

Ranking #1544 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core 2 Duo P9700 presents a snapshot of mid-tier mobile computing from the late 2000s. Released in June 2009, this processor is now over 14 years old, placing it firmly in the realm of legacy hardware. While once competitive in its segment, it now serves as a historical reference point in the evolution of mobile CPUs. Designed by Intel and built on the 45 nm Penryn microarchitecture, the P9700 is a dual-core, dual-thread processor with a base clock of 2.8 GHz and a locked multiplier, limiting its overclocking potential. It operates at a TDP of 28 W, which was reasonable for mobile devices of its time, and is packaged in a µFC-PGA8 socket with PGA478 compatibility. The processor supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s and a 32 GB memory capacity. It also includes integrated Intel HD Graphics, capable of driving up to three displays with a base frequency of 650 MHz and a burst frequency of 1 GHz.

The Core 2 Duo P9700 achieves a single-core score of 4266, ranking #1516, and a multicore score of 4316, placing it at #1708. Its overall score of 4286 reflects a balance between its performance and its age, positioning it behind modern processors but ahead of many low-power and budget mobile chips. In the single-core category, it outperforms the Pentium E6600 and Celeron G1620T but trails behind the Core i5-560M and A6-5357M. In multicore performance, it slightly edges out the Core i5-2415M and Core i7-2640M, placing it among mid-range mobile CPUs of its generation. The processor supports a range of Intel technologies, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, and VT-x, along with EIST for power efficiency and TXT for enhanced security.

Despite its age, the Core 2 Duo P9700 remains notable for its integrated graphics and support for both DDR2 and DDR3 memory, which were forward-thinking features at the time. However, its lack of Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) and its 45 nm process node limit its relevance in today's computing landscape. The processor's 6 MB of L2 cache and 1066 MHz front-side bus further underscore its design for a pre-Haswell era. As of March 2026, the P9700 is best suited for retro computing, educational purposes, or light tasks on legacy systems. Its performance is no longer competitive with modern CPUs, as evidenced by its position far below the top 50 in all benchmark categories, but it remains a significant milestone in Intel's mobile processor lineage.
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Intel Core 2 Duo P9700

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo P9700
Model Number: P9700
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 10.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Penryn
Socket: PGA478
Package: µFC-PGA8
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 28 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 5.722 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: 107 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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