Core 2 Duo P9500 vs Core 2 Duo P8800

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core 2 Duo P9500 is positioned at rank 354 and the Core 2 Duo P8800 is on rank 128, so the Core 2 Duo P8800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P9500

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

100%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

99%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

98%

#342

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

506%

#343

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

498%

#344

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

457%

#345

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

455%

#346

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

451%

#348

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

436%

#349

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

418%

#350

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

417%

#351

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

406%

#354

Core 2 Duo P9500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P8800

#116

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

300%

#117

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

296%

#118

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

272%

#119

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

270%

#120

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

268%

#122

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

259%

#123

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

248%

#124

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

248%

#125

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

241%

#128

Core 2 Duo P8800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

97%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo P8800 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo P9500 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P9500	Core 2 Duo P8800
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo P9500	Core 2 Duo P8800
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 2 Duo P9500 Benchmark Check

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Counter-Strike 2

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo P9500 and Core 2 Duo P8800

Core 2 Duo P9500

The Core 2 Duo P9500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,901 points. Launch price was $348.

Core 2 Duo P8800

The Core 2 Duo P8800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,932 points. Launch price was $241.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo P9500 and Core 2 Duo P8800 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P9500 versus 2.66 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P8800 — a 5% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo P8800 (base: 2.53 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). Both are built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo P9500 scores 2,901 against the Core 2 Duo P8800's 2,932 — a 1.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo P8800. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P9500 vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P8800.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P9500	Core 2 Duo P8800
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.53 GHz	2.66 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.53 GHz	2.66 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache+100%	3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,901	2,932+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	340	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	650	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P9500	Core 2 Duo P8800
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo P9500) / not specified (Core 2 Duo P8800). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo P9500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo P9500 rivals Athlon II X2 245e.