Core 2 Duo T9800

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo T9800

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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 T9800 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,258 Rank: 1578
Rank Name Score Visual
1574 Phenom II X2 545 4,260
+0%
1575 Athlon II X3 445 4,259
+0%
1576 Xeon X3220 4,259
+0%
1577 Core i5-4200U 4,258
+0%
1578 Core 2 Duo T9800 4,258
1579 Core 2 Duo E8300 4,258
+0%
1580 Athlon II X3 450 4,257
+-0%
1581 Phenom II X4 910e 4,257
+-0%
1582 Core i7-920XM 4,257
+-0%
1583 Atom C3758 4,256
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo T9800 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,320 Rank: 1687
Rank Name Score Visual
1683 Intel Celeron N3160 4,321
+0%
1684 A6-7400K 4,321
+0%
1685 Celeron B820 4,320
+0%
1686 A9-9420 4,320
+0%
1687 Core 2 Duo T9800 4,320
1688 Athlon II X2 215 4,320
+0%
1689 Core i5-430M 4,320
+0%
1690 Core i3-380M 4,320
+0%
1691 Athlon II X2 280 4,320
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1692 Phenom II X2 B53 4,320
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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo T9800 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,217 Rank: 1556
Rank Name Score Visual
1552 Pentium B970 4,224
+0.2%
1553 Pentium E6300 4,224
+0.2%
1554 A4-4020 4,218
+0%
1555 Core i3-6102E 4,217
+0%
1556 Core 2 Duo T9800 4,217
1557 Core 2 Quad Q6600 4,216
+-0%
1558 Athlon II X4 635 4,215
+-0%
1559 Core i3-530 4,215
+-0%
1560 Core i3-2330M 4,214
-0.1%
1561 Core 2 Duo T9600 4,214
-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 T9800 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T9800 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T9800 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo T9800 Details

Built on Intel's Penryn microarchitecture at a 45 nm process, the Core 2 Duo T9800 represents a significant step in mobile processor design from the late 2000s. Released in December 2008, this processor was part of Intel's Core 2 Duo lineup aimed at high-performance mobile computing. Though now over 15 years old, it was designed for power efficiency and thermal control, with a 35 W TDP making it suitable for laptops of its era. The chip features two cores and operates at a base frequency of 2.93 GHz, with a clock multiplier of 11 and a bus speed of 1066 MHz. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1066 MHz, allowing for a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s and up to 8 GB of RAM. The processor is manufactured using 410 million transistors and has a die area of 107 mm², packaged in a µFC-PGA8 format with a BGA479 or PGA478 socket. While it lacks Simultaneous Multithreading, it does support Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep Technology and hardware virtualization features like VT-x and VT-d, making it a capable option for virtualization tasks at the time.

The Core 2 Duo T9800 includes an integrated Intel HD Graphics GPU with a base frequency of 500 MHz and a burst frequency of 667 MHz. It supports up to two displays and can utilize up to 16 GB of system memory as shared graphics memory. The processor supports a wide range of instruction sets, including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES-NI, and x86-64, providing robust compatibility for both legacy and modern software. Despite its age, it remains a solid example of Intel’s mobile processor design philosophy during the Penryn era.

In benchmark testing, the Core 2 Duo T9800 achieves an Overall Score of 4258, ranking #1577 of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 4217, placing it #1555, while its Multicore Score is 4320, ranking #1685. These results show that the processor performs comparably to some modern low-end chips but is significantly outpaced by today’s high-end CPUs. For instance, it ranks just below the A4-4020 and Pentium B970 in single-core performance, and slightly ahead of the Core 2 Duo T9600 in multicore performance. In the broader context of the top 50 processors, the T9800 is far from the leading edge, with leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX scoring over 9,000 and achieving nearly 20 times the performance in multicore workloads.

Given its age and performance level, the Core 2 Duo T9800 is best suited for basic computing tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and light multimedia use. It may still be found in older laptops or used in embedded systems where legacy support is required. However, for modern applications, gaming, or content creation, it is no longer competitive. As of March 2026, it serves more as a historical artifact of Intel's mobile processor evolution than as a practical choice for new systems.
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Intel Core 2 Duo T9800

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo T9800
Model Number: T9800
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2930 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11x (locked)
Core Name: Penryn
Socket: BGA479, PGA478
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 800/1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 17.1 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 667 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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