E2-9000 vs Core 2 Duo T9500

E2-9000

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2016

Core 2 Duo T9500

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

E2-9000

2 / 2

1,787

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo T9500

2 / 2

1,799

+0.7%

Pentium E5400

Celeron M U3400

Pentium M 725

Pentium Dual Core T2370

About PassMark

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 E2-9000 is positioned at rank 700 and the Core 2 Duo T9500 is on rank 343, so the Core 2 Duo T9500 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 E2-9000

#687

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

985%

#688

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

971%

#689

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

891%

#690

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

887%

#691

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

879%

#693

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

849%

#694

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

814%

#695

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

813%

#696

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

791%

#700

E2-9000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#711

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T9500

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

98%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

97%

#331

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

489%

#332

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

482%

#333

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

443%

#334

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

441%

#335

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

437%

#337

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

422%

#338

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

404%

#339

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

404%

#340

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

393%

#343

Core 2 Duo T9500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The E2-9000 (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	E2-9000	Core 2 Duo T9500
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T9500 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	E2-9000	Core 2 Duo T9500
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.

E2-9000 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T9500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E2-9000 and Core 2 Duo T9500

E2-9000

The E2-9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,787 points. Launch price was $50.

Core 2 Duo T9500

The Core 2 Duo T9500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,799 points. Launch price was $530.

⚡

Processing Power

Both the E2-9000 and Core 2 Duo T9500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the E2-9000 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T9500 — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T9500 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The E2-9000 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T9500 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the E2-9000 scores 1,787 against the Core 2 Duo T9500's 1,799 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 2 Duo T9500.

Feature	E2-9000	Core 2 Duo T9500
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.6 GHz+18%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.6 GHz+44%
L3 Cache	—	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	6 MB+500%
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,787	1,799

🧠

Memory & Platform

The E2-9000 uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T9500 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	E2-9000	Core 2 Duo T9500
Socket	BGA	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (E2-9000) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T9500). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T9500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T9500 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.