Pentium P6000 vs Core 2 Duo SL9600
Pentium P6000
Core 2 Duo SL9600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Pentium P6000 is positioned at rank 1005 and the Core 2 Duo SL9600 is on rank 1177, so the Pentium P6000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6000
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SL9600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6000 | Core 2 Duo SL9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($90) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($316) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6000 | Core 2 Duo SL9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+251%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($90) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($316) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium P6000 and Core 2 Duo SL9600
Pentium P6000
The Pentium P6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.88 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo SL9600
The Core 2 Duo SL9600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,054 points. Launch price was $316.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium P6000 and Core 2 Duo SL9600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.88 GHz on the Pentium P6000 versus 2.13 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SL9600 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo SL9600 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Pentium P6000 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SL9600 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6000 scores 2,051 against the Core 2 Duo SL9600's 2,054 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo SL9600. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6000 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SL9600.
| Feature | Pentium P6000 | Core 2 Duo SL9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.88 GHz | 2.13 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.13 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 6 MB L2 Cache+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 6 MB+2300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,051 | 2,054 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6000 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo SL9600 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium P6000 | Core 2 Duo SL9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium P6000) / VT-x, VT-d (Core 2 Duo SL9600). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo SL9600 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Pentium P6000 | Core 2 Duo SL9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
Value Analysis
The Pentium P6000 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo SL9600 debuted at $316.
| Feature | Pentium P6000 | Core 2 Duo SL9600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-53% | $316 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $90 | — |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2009 |
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