Core 2 Duo T5800

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo T5800

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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 T5800 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,211 Rank: 1662
Rank Name Score Visual
1658 Core i5-4202Y 4,213
+0%
1659 A4-3420 4,212
+0%
1660 Phenom II X3 720 4,211
+0%
1661 A10-4600M 4,211
+0%
1662 Core 2 Duo T5800 4,211
1663 Phenom II X3 B73 4,211
+0%
1664 Phenom II X2 B55 4,211
+0%
1665 Xeon E5345 4,210
+-0%
1666 Xeon D-1518 4,209
+-0%
1667 Xeon E5606 4,208
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo T5800 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,557 Rank: 1152
Rank Name Score Visual
1148 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,558
+0%
1149 Xeon X3430 4,558
+0%
1150 A12-9800 4,557
+0%
1151 Athlon X4 880K 4,557
+0%
1152 Core 2 Duo T5800 4,557
1153 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,553
-0.1%
1154 Xeon W3530 4,552
-0.1%
1155 Core i5-2560M 4,551
-0.1%
1156 Core i5-4300M 4,550
-0.2%
1157 Core i7-4550U 4,550
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo T5800 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,981 Rank: 1780
Rank Name Score Visual
1776 Core 2 Duo E4600 3,987
+0.2%
1777 Xeon E5405 3,982
+0%
1778 Core i3-3217U 3,982
+0%
1779 Core 2 Duo T6570 3,981
+0%
1780 Core 2 Duo T5800 3,981
1781 Core 2 Duo T5750 3,975
-0.2%
1782 Pentium T4300 3,972
-0.2%
1783 Pentium N4200 3,966
-0.4%
1784 Celeron 1007U 3,965
-0.4%
1785 Phenom II X4 805 3,963
-0.5%

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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 T5800 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T5800 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T5800 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo T5800 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 remains a relic of an earlier era in computing, representing the transition from dual-core desktop processors to more power-efficient mobile designs. Though released over a decade ago, it was once a cornerstone of Intel’s mobile lineup, targeting budget-conscious laptops and entry-level business systems. The T5800 was built on a 65 nm process and featured a 2.0 GHz clock speed with a 400 MHz front-side bus and a 35 W TDP, making it one of the more power-efficient dual-core CPUs of its time. Despite its age, the processor still holds relevance in niche environments where legacy system compatibility is critical.

The Core 2 Duo T5800 is based on Intel’s Core microarchitecture, an evolution of the NetBurst design that brought significant improvements in power efficiency and performance per watt. It features two cores and two threads, with no Hyper-Threading support. The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.0 GHz and includes a burst frequency of 1.86 GHz under Turbo Boost, though this capability is limited due to the older generation of Intel's dynamic frequency scaling technology. The integrated Intel HD Graphics GPU supports a maximum frequency of 792 MHz and can drive up to two displays simultaneously, a modest feature by today’s standards but sufficient for basic multimedia and office applications.

Memory support is limited to DDR3L 1333 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 8 GB across two channels, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 21.32 GB/s. The CPU supports a variety of advanced instruction sets, including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, and SSE4.2, along with AVX and AVX2, indicating strong multimedia and computational capabilities for its time. It also includes features such as Intel VT-x for virtualization, AES-NI for encryption, and EIST for power management. However, it lacks support for ECC memory, which restricts its use in enterprise environments.

In benchmark testing, the Core 2 Duo T5800 achieves an overall score of 4211, ranking #1660 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance is rated at 3981, placing it at #1779, while its multicore score stands at 4557, ranking #1150. While these scores are far behind modern processors—where top-tier CPUs exceed 8,000 in single-core and 12,000 in multicore—the T5800 still competes with some low-end mobile and desktop chips from the early 2010s. Notably, it is slightly slower than the Core 2 Duo E4600 and faster than the Pentium T4300, indicating its position as a mid-tier mobile CPU in its original market segment.

Today, the Core 2 Duo T5800 is best suited for legacy systems, educational use, or embedded applications where low power consumption and basic processing are more important than raw performance. Its lack of modern features such as support for DDR4, PCIe 4.0, or advanced security technologies limits its viability in contemporary computing environments. For users seeking a reliable, low-power dual-core processor for non-demanding tasks, the T5800 remains a viable, albeit outdated, option.
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Intel Core 2 Duo T5800

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo T5800
Model Number: T5800
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Socket: PPGA478
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

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: 792 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX Flex Memory AVX512_VNNI FMA GFNI AVX+GFNI AVX512_VPOPCNTDQ AVX512F+GFNI AVX512F+VAES AVX512_VBMI2 AVX512_BITALG AVX512F+VPCLMULQDQ
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