Core 2 Duo U9600

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo U9600

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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 U9600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,918 Rank: 1949
Rank Name Score Visual
1945 Intel Core i5-470UM 3,927
+0.2%
1946 A4-5000 3,924
+0.2%
1947 Pentium J2900 3,921
+0.1%
1948 A6-5200 3,919
+0%
1949 Core 2 Duo U9600 3,918
1950 Atom x5-Z8300 3,916
-0.1%
1951 Athlon II X2 250u 3,915
-0.1%
1952 Atom x5-Z8500 3,914
-0.1%
1953 V120 3,914
-0.1%
1954 Core i5-2537M 3,913
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo U9600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,168 Rank: 2028
Rank Name Score Visual
2024 Athlon X2 QL-60 4,179
+0.3%
2025 Intel Core i7-840QM 4,178
+0.2%
2026 Core 2 Duo T7700 4,173
+0.1%
2027 Core 2 Duo T9550 4,168
+0%
2028 Core 2 Duo U9600 4,168
2029 Xeon E3110 4,166
+-0%
2030 Core 2 Quad Q9400 4,164
-0.1%
2031 Core i5-4300Y 4,161
-0.2%
2032 Core 2 Duo P8400 4,155
-0.3%
2033 Core 2 Quad Q8400 4,150
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo U9600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,752 Rank: 1920
Rank Name Score Visual
1916 A4-6210 3,760
+0.2%
1917 A8-3520M 3,756
+0.1%
1918 Celeron N3060 3,755
+0.1%
1919 Pentium SU4100 3,755
+0.1%
1920 Core 2 Duo U9600 3,752
1921 E2-2000 3,742
-0.3%
1922 Celeron 807 3,738
-0.4%
1923 Xeon L5520 3,738
-0.4%
1924 Pentium SU2700 3,738
-0.4%
1925 A4-4355M 3,737
-0.4%

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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 U9600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo U9600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo U9600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo U9600 Details

Ranking #1949 of 2060 in overall performance, the Core 2 Duo U9600 reveals a processor firmly rooted in an earlier era of computing, with its benchmark scores placing it near the bottom of modern performance hierarchies. Despite its age—released during the late 2000s—this dual-core CPU still carries the architectural legacy of Intel's Core 2 Duo line, which once dominated mainstream computing. Its 65 nm manufacturing process and PPGA478 socket reflect the technology of its time, making it incompatible with modern platforms but still relevant for legacy systems or embedded use cases. As of March 2026, the U9600 is more of a historical artifact than a practical choice for current workloads, though it retains a niche appeal for retro computing enthusiasts.

Built on Intel's Core microarchitecture, the U9600 operates at a base clock of 2.0 GHz and supports a turbo frequency of 1.86 GHz, a configuration that, while modest by today’s standards, was competitive when launched. The processor features a 2 MB L2 cache, shared between its two cores, and supports DDR3L 1333 memory across two channels, enabling a maximum bandwidth of 21.32 GB/s. It also includes a TDP of 35 W, making it energy-efficient for its era, particularly in mobile systems. The integrated HD Graphics GPU, running at up to 792 MHz, supports up to two displays and provides basic multimedia capabilities, though it lacks the computational power for modern graphics tasks.

Despite its dated specifications, the U9600 supports a wide range of modern instruction sets, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, and AES-NI, a testament to Intel's backward compatibility and design philosophy. It also includes technologies such as Intel VT-x for virtualization, Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) for power management, and Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which allows for dynamic frequency adjustments under load. These features, while not groundbreaking today, were significant advancements at the time of its release and contribute to its reliability in legacy environments.

The processor’s performance metrics reflect its age and design constraints. In single-core benchmarks, it achieves a score of 3752, ranking #1920 out of 2060, indicating it struggles to keep pace with even low-end modern CPUs. Its multicore score of 4168 places it at #2027, further highlighting its limitations in parallel processing. While it outperforms some older Atom and Celeron variants, it falls significantly behind contemporary processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X or Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate the top ranks with scores exceeding 8,000 in both single- and multicore tests.

In conclusion, the Core 2 Duo U9600 is best suited for basic computing tasks, such as web browsing, office applications, or embedded systems where power efficiency and compatibility with older software are more critical than raw performance. For users seeking modern computing capabilities, this processor is obsolete, but it remains a reliable example of early 2000s mobile CPU design and Intel’s influence on the evolution of x86 architecture.
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Intel Core 2 Duo U9600

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo U9600
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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