E2-9010 vs Core 2 Duo T9600

E2-9010

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2016

Core 2 Duo T9600

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

E2-9010

2 / 2

1,073

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo T9600

2 / 2

1,087

+1.3%

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 E2-9010 is positioned at rank 926 and the Core 2 Duo T9600 is on rank 841, so the Core 2 Duo T9600 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 E2-9010

#914

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1641%

#915

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1617%

#916

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1484%

#917

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1478%

#918

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1464%

#920

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1414%

#921

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1356%

#922

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1353%

#923

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1317%

#926

E2-9010

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

99%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T9600

#829

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1350%

#830

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1330%

#831

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1221%

#832

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1215%

#833

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1204%

#835

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1163%

#836

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1115%

#837

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1113%

#838

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1083%

#841

Core 2 Duo T9600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#852

Pentium P6300

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#854

E-350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#856

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

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 E2-9010 (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	E2-9010	Core 2 Duo T9600
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 T9600 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	E2-9010	Core 2 Duo T9600
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.

E2-9010 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T9600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E2-9010 and Core 2 Duo T9600

E2-9010

The E2-9010 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,073 points. Launch price was $50.

Core 2 Duo T9600

The Core 2 Duo T9600 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 1,087 points. Launch price was $316.

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Processing Power

Both the E2-9010 and Core 2 Duo T9600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the E2-9010 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T9600 — a 24% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T9600 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The E2-9010 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T9600 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the E2-9010 scores 1,073 against the Core 2 Duo T9600's 1,087 — a 1.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo T9600.

Feature	E2-9010	Core 2 Duo T9600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.8 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.8 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	—	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2048 kB	6 MB+200%
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,073	1,087+1%

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Memory & Platform

The E2-9010 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T9600 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.