Core 2 Duo T7400

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo T7400

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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 T7400 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,368 Rank: 1447
Rank Name Score Visual
1443 Core i5-2450M 4,370
+0%
1444 Core i7-2617M 4,369
+0%
1445 Core 2 Duo E8600 4,369
+0%
1446 A9-9400 4,369
+0%
1447 Core 2 Duo T7400 4,368
1448 Core i7-930 4,368
+0%
1449 Phenom II X4 840T 4,367
+-0%
1450 Pentium 2020M 4,365
-0.1%
1451 Core i7-640M 4,365
-0.1%
1452 Intel Pentium P6200 4,364
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo T7400 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,984 Rank: 653
Rank Name Score Visual
649 Core i7-4790T 4,992
+0.2%
650 Xeon E3-1270 v5 4,991
+0.1%
651 Core i7-4771 4,991
+0.1%
652 Core i5-1145G7 4,991
+0.1%
653 Core 2 Duo T7400 4,984
654 Core i7-8750H 4,983
+-0%
655 Core i7-10750H 4,976
-0.2%
656 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 4,974
-0.2%
657 Core i7-4790S 4,972
-0.2%
658 Core i7-7820EQ 4,969
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo T7400 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,957 Rank: 1792
Rank Name Score Visual
1788 Pentium 4405Y 3,960
+0.1%
1789 Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3,960
+0.1%
1790 Celeron 2957U 3,958
+0%
1791 A10-7400P 3,957
+0%
1792 Core 2 Duo T7400 3,957
1793 Core 2 Duo L9400 3,955
-0.1%
1794 Xeon E5320 3,952
-0.1%
1795 Intel Pentium P6300 3,948
-0.2%
1796 FX-7500 3,948
-0.2%
1797 Celeron 3855U 3,947
-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 T7400 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T7400 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T7400 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo T7400 Details

Released in July 2006, the Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 stands as a relic of the mid-2000s mobile computing era, representing a pivotal moment in Intel’s transition to more efficient dual-core designs. Built on the Merom microarchitecture at a 65 nm process, the T7400 was designed for mobile platforms and featured a 2.16 GHz clock speed with a 667 MHz front-side bus. Despite its age, the processor retains a place in historical analysis due to its role in establishing the Core 2 Duo brand as a performance leader during its time. With a TDP of 34 W and a 4 MB L2 cache, it balanced performance and power efficiency for laptops of that period, though it is now far behind modern standards in every metric.

The Core 2 Duo T7400 is a two-core, four-thread processor with a locked multiplier, limiting overclocking potential. It supports DDR3L 1066 memory across two channels, achieving a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s and a maximum memory capacity of 8 GB. While it integrates Intel HD Graphics with a base frequency of 313 MHz and a burst frequency of 844 MHz, the GPU is only available on certain motherboards as a chipset feature and lacks modern graphical capabilities. The processor is manufactured using 293 million transistors and operates on a 1.3 V core voltage, packaged in FC-PGA with a Socket 479 or 478 interface.

In benchmark testing, the Core 2 Duo T7400 achieves an overall score of 4368, ranking #1447 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 3957 (#1791) and a multicore score of 4984 (#653). These results reflect its positioning as a mid-tier performer in its generation, capable of competing with early 2010s mobile CPUs but now significantly outpaced by modern architectures. Its multicore performance, in particular, is competitive with some later-generation Intel and AMD processors, such as the Core i7-4790T and Core i5-1145G7, though it falls short in single-core tasks due to architectural limitations.

The processor supports a range of instruction sets, including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, and AVX, though it does not support SSE4.1 or SSE4.2, which limits its compatibility with modern software and games. It also includes virtualization support via Intel VT-x, enhancing its utility in virtualized environments. Despite its age, the T7400 remains notable for its efficiency and balanced performance in its era, offering a solid foundation for light productivity and multimedia tasks on older systems.

As of March 2026, the Core 2 Duo T7400 is no longer suitable for mainstream computing or modern applications. It serves primarily as a historical reference or for legacy systems requiring compatibility with early 2000s software. Its benchmark scores, while impressive for 2006, are now dwarfed by contemporary processors, highlighting the rapid evolution of CPU technology over the past two decades. For users seeking performance today, modern CPUs offer orders of magnitude greater speed, efficiency, and feature sets, leaving the T7400 firmly in the past.
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Intel Core 2 Duo T7400

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo T7400
Model Number: T7400
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2160 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13x (locked)
Core Name: Merom
Socket: PBGA479, PPGA478
Package: FC-PGA
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 34 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
Die Area: 143 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
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 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI Boost 2 TSX SMT Flex Memory SME SEV FMA
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