Core 2 Duo T9500

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo T9500

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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 T9500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,114 Rank: 1787
Rank Name Score Visual
1783 A10-7400P 4,118
+0.1%
1784 Core 2 Duo P9300 4,117
+0.1%
1785 Pentium 4405Y 4,116
+0%
1786 Pentium T4400 4,115
+0%
1787 Core 2 Duo T9500 4,114
1788 Phenom II X4 900e 4,113
+-0%
1789 Celeron B830 4,111
-0.1%
1790 Core 2 Duo P7550 4,111
-0.1%
1791 A6-3620 4,109
-0.1%
1792 Core 2 Duo P8400 4,109
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo T9500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,015 Rank: 2056
Rank Name Score Visual
2051 Core 2 Duo E4500 4,062
+1.2%
2052 Intel Core i7-640UM 4,050
+0.9%
2053 Intel Core i7-820QM 4,035
+0.5%
2054 Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 4,029
+0.3%
2055 Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 4,017
+0%
2056 Core 2 Duo T9500 4,015
2057 Core 2 Duo E7400 4,011
-0.1%
2058 Celeron 857 3,978
-0.9%
2059 Core 2 Duo L9600 3,952
-1.6%
2060 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 3,734
-7%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo T9500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,180 Rank: 1599
Rank Name Score Visual
1595 A10-9600P 4,186
+0.1%
1596 Athlon II X2 215 4,185
+0.1%
1597 Core 2 Duo T9300 4,184
+0.1%
1598 Xeon E5507 4,181
+0%
1599 Core 2 Duo T9500 4,180
1600 A6-9210 4,179
+-0%
1601 Core i5-460M 4,177
-0.1%
1602 Phenom II X4 B95 4,176
-0.1%
1603 Core i3-4010U 4,175
-0.1%
1604 Core 2 Duo E7300 4,174
-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 T9500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T9500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T9500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo T9500 Details

Ranking #1787 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core 2 Duo T9500 reflects the state of mobile computing in the late 2000s, a time when dual-core processors were becoming mainstream in laptops. Released in January 2008, this processor is now over 18 years old, placing it firmly in the realm of legacy hardware. While it once represented a leap forward in mobile performance, its capabilities today are dwarfed by modern CPUs, even in entry-level segments. Still, it holds historical significance as part of Intel’s Penryn microarchitecture, a refinement of the Core 2 line that brought improved power efficiency and performance to the mobile market.

Built on a 45 nm process, the Core 2 Duo T9500 features two cores and two threads, operating at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz with a 13x multiplier. It lacks simultaneous multithreading, meaning each core handles one thread at a time. The processor has a modest L1 cache of 0.061 MiB and a relatively large L2 cache of 5.722 MiB, which helps mitigate latency in memory-bound tasks. With a 35 W TDP and a socket compatible with BGA479, PGA478, and PPGA478, it was designed for balance between performance and thermal efficiency in laptops of its era.

The T9500 supports DDR3 and DDR2 memory at up to 1600 MHz in dual-channel mode, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. It integrates Intel HD Graphics with a base frequency of 650 MHz and a burst frequency of up to 1000 MHz, capable of driving up to three displays. While not powerful by modern standards, this integrated GPU was sufficient for basic multimedia and office use in its time. The processor also supports a range of Intel technologies, including AES-NI, AVX2, Hyper-Threading (though not used here), and virtualization via VT-x.

In benchmark testing, the T9500 achieves a single-core score of 4180, ranking #1599 of 2060, and a multicore score of 4015, placing it #2056 overall. These results place it slightly ahead of some early Core i7 and Athlon II processors but behind nearly every modern CPU. Its performance is comparable to mid-tier mobile processors from the late 2000s, such as the Core 2 Duo T9300 and the Athlon II X2 215, though it trails behind faster contemporaries like the Intel Core i7-820QM. The processor’s weak point is its multicore performance, which is significantly lower than modern multi-core and multi-threaded designs.

As of March 2026, the Core 2 Duo T9500 serves as a relic of an earlier computing era. It is no longer suitable for modern applications or multitasking environments, but it remains a functional option for retro computing, embedded systems, or educational purposes. Its low power consumption and widespread availability make it a viable choice for basic tasks in legacy hardware, though it offers no competitive advantage in today’s performance landscape.
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Intel Core 2 Duo T9500

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo T9500
Model Number: T9500
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13x (locked)
Core Name: Penryn
Socket: BGA479, PGA478, PPGA478
Package: µFC-PGA8
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 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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