Core 2 Duo T5850

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo T5850

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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 T5850 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,036 Rank: 1854
Rank Name Score Visual
1850 Intel Celeron P4600 4,040
+0.1%
1851 Celeron 2980U 4,040
+0.1%
1852 Pentium 997 4,038
+0%
1853 Phenom X4 9850 4,038
+0%
1854 Core 2 Duo T5850 4,036
1855 Atom C3538 4,034
+-0%
1856 Athlon II P360 4,034
+-0%
1857 Celeron J3455 4,033
-0.1%
1858 A6-7000 4,032
-0.1%
1859 A4-3305M 4,031
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo T5850 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,225 Rank: 1971
Rank Name Score Visual
1967 Core 2 Quad Q9550 4,228
+0.1%
1968 Athlon II P340 4,227
+0%
1969 Pentium T4500 4,226
+0%
1970 Sempron 140 4,226
+0%
1971 Core 2 Duo T5850 4,225
1972 Core 2 Duo E4400 4,225
+0%
1973 E1-1200 4,225
+0%
1974 A4-1250 4,225
+0%
1975 Intel Celeron J3060 4,224
+-0%
1976 Core 2 Duo T6570 4,224
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo T5850 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,910 Rank: 1825
Rank Name Score Visual
1821 Turion II Neo N54L 3,925
+0.4%
1822 A10-7300 3,918
+0.2%
1823 Atom C3758 3,917
+0.2%
1824 A4-3320M 3,917
+0.2%
1825 Core 2 Duo T5850 3,910
1826 Celeron B810 3,907
-0.1%
1827 Phenom II X4 900e 3,907
-0.1%
1828 A6-6310 3,907
-0.1%
1829 Atom x7-E3950 3,901
-0.2%
1830 Celeron B830 3,900
-0.3%

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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 T5850 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T5850 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T5850 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo T5850 Details

Ranking #1854 of 2060 in overall performance, the Core 2 Duo T5850 sits well below modern computing standards, reflecting its status as a legacy processor from the late 2000s. Designed by Intel, this dual-core CPU was built on a 65 nm process and launched during an era when single-core performance dominated desktop computing. With a base clock of 2.16 GHz and a turbo frequency of 1.86 GHz, the T5850 operates under a 65 W TDP and fits into the PPGA478 socket, making it compatible with older motherboards from its generation. Despite its age, the processor supports a range of modern instruction sets, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and even AVX2, though these features were not fully utilized in its original market segment.

The Core 2 Duo T5850 features two cores with four threads, thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle basic multitasking efficiently for its time. It includes 4 MB of L2 cache and supports DDR3L 1066 memory, with a maximum of 8 GB of system memory and a memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. The integrated Intel HD Graphics GPU runs at 313 MHz base frequency and can burst up to 844 MHz, supporting up to two displays. While modest by today’s standards, this integrated graphics solution was sufficient for basic multimedia and office tasks.

In benchmark testing, the Core 2 Duo T5850 achieves a single-core score of 3910, placing it at #1825 in single-threaded performance, and a multicore score of 4225, ranking #1971 in multi-threaded workloads. These results place it just below several modern low-power processors and significantly behind current high-end CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K. The overall score of 4036 confirms its position as a mid-tier performer in its original context, but it now competes with processors that are nearly two decades more advanced.

The T5850’s performance is most comparable to other mid-2000s Intel Core 2 Duo models such as the T6570 and P9300, with only marginal differences in score. Its single-core performance is notably stronger than some modern low-power Atom and Celeron processors, but it falls short when compared to even mainstream CPUs like the Intel Celeron J3060. The processor’s main strengths lie in its compatibility with older systems and its support for a wide array of instruction sets, though its power efficiency and thermal design are less suitable for modern mobile or energy-conscious applications.

As of March 2026, the Core 2 Duo T5850 is best suited for legacy systems, educational use, or light-duty tasks such as web browsing and document editing. It is no longer viable for modern software, gaming, or professional workloads. Its historical significance lies in its role during the transition from single-core to multi-core computing, but today it serves as a reminder of how far processor technology has advanced in the past 15 years.
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Intel Core 2 Duo T5850

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo T5850
Model Number: T3400
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2160 MHz
Socket: PPGA478
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 4
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 844 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 Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD Flex Memory NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost AVX512_VNNI Run Sure Node Ctrlr FMA
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