Intel Core 2 Duo T9550
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Core 2 Duo T9550 Core Configuration
Processing cores and threading
The Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 features 2 physical cores and 2 threads, which directly impacts multi-threaded performance in CPU benchmarks. More cores allow the processor to handle parallel workloads efficiently, improving performance in video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking scenarios. Thread count determines how many simultaneous tasks the CPU can process, with higher thread counts benefiting productivity applications and content creation workflows.
2 Duo T9550 Clock Speeds
Base and boost frequencies
Clock speed is a critical factor in Core 2 Duo T9550 benchmark performance, measured in GHz. The base clock represents the guaranteed operating frequency, while the boost clock indicates maximum single-core performance under optimal conditions. Higher clock speeds translate to faster single-threaded performance, which is essential for gaming and applications that don't fully utilize multiple cores. The Core 2 Duo T9550 by Intel can dynamically adjust its frequency based on workload and thermal headroom.
Intel's Core 2 Duo T9550 Cache Hierarchy
L1, L2, L3 cache sizes
Cache memory is ultra-fast storage built directly into the 2 Duo T9550 processor die. L1 cache provides the fastest access for frequently used data, while L2 and L3 caches offer progressively larger storage with slightly higher latency. Larger cache sizes significantly improve CPU benchmark scores by reducing memory access times. The Core 2 Duo T9550's cache configuration is optimized for both gaming performance and productivity workloads, minimizing data fetch delays during intensive computations.
Core 2 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 is built on Intel's 45 nm manufacturing process, which determines power efficiency and thermal characteristics. Smaller process nodes allow for more transistors in the same space, enabling higher performance per watt. The architecture defines how the processor handles instructions and manages data flow, directly impacting benchmark results across different workload types. Modern CPU architectures like the one in 2 Duo T9550 incorporate advanced branch prediction and out-of-order execution for optimal performance.
Core 2 Instruction Set Features
Supported CPU instructions and extensions
The Core 2 Duo T9550 by Intel supports various instruction set extensions that enable optimized performance for specific workloads. SIMD instructions like SSE and AVX accelerate multimedia, scientific computing, and AI workloads by processing multiple data points simultaneously. Features like AES-NI provide hardware-accelerated encryption, while AVX-512 (if supported) enables advanced vector processing for data centers and high-performance computing. These instruction sets are critical for software compatibility and performance in modern applications.
2 Duo T9550 Power & Thermal
TDP and power specifications
The Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 has a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 35W, indicating the cooling solution required for sustained operation. TDP affects both system power consumption and the type of cooler needed. Lower TDP processors are ideal for compact builds and laptops, while higher TDP chips typically offer better sustained performance in demanding CPU benchmarks. Understanding power requirements helps ensure your system can deliver consistent performance without thermal throttling.
Intel Socket P Platform & Socket
Compatibility information
The Core 2 Duo T9550 uses the Intel Socket P socket, which determines motherboard compatibility. Choosing the right platform is essential for building a system around this processor. The socket type also influences available features like PCIe lanes, memory support, and upgrade paths. When comparing CPU benchmarks, ensure you're looking at processors compatible with your existing or planned motherboard to make informed purchasing decisions.
Intel Socket P Memory Support
RAM compatibility and speeds
Memory support specifications for the 2 Duo T9550 define which RAM types and speeds are compatible. Faster memory can significantly improve CPU benchmark performance, especially in memory-intensive applications and gaming. The memory controller integrated into the Core 2 Duo T9550 determines maximum supported speeds and channels. Dual-channel or quad-channel memory configurations can double or quadruple memory bandwidth, providing noticeable performance gains in content creation and scientific workloads.
Intel's Core 2 Duo T9550 Integrated Graphics
Built-in GPU specifications
The Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 includes integrated graphics, eliminating the need for a dedicated GPU in basic computing scenarios. Integrated graphics are ideal for office productivity, video playback, and light gaming. While not designed for demanding GPU benchmarks, the iGPU in the 2 Duo T9550 provides hardware video encoding and decoding capabilities. This makes the processor suitable for compact builds, HTPCs, and systems where power efficiency is prioritized over gaming performance.
Core 2 Duo T9550 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 is manufactured by Intel and represents their commitment to delivering competitive CPU performance. Understanding the release date and pricing helps contextualize benchmark comparisons with other processors from the same generation. Launch pricing provides a baseline for evaluating value, though street prices often differ. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading, the Core 2 Duo T9550 by Intel offers a specific balance of performance, features, and cost within Intel's product lineup.
Core 2 Duo T9550 Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this CPU.
About Intel Core 2 Duo T9550
Intel’s Core 2 Duo T9550 is a mobile Socket P processor from the Core 2 (Penryn) generation, released on 2008-12-27 with a launch MSRP of $316. The chip is built by Intel on a 45nm process, contains 410 million transistors on a 107mm² die, and is marked end-of-life. It has 2 cores and 2 threads, a 2.67GHz base clock, no listed boost clock, 64KB of L1 cache per core, and 6MB of shared L2 cache. Its part number is SLGE4, and integrated graphics are listed only as a chipset feature on certain motherboards.
Benchmark Performance
The database record for the T9550 contains no benchmark scores. The benchmarks array is empty, and the average benchmark score is listed as 0. The nearestRivals array is also empty, so there is no score from a competitor that can be used to calculate a deltaPct value. Because these fields are empty, exact statements such as “30% ahead of a rival” cannot be supported from this record.
The only positional metric supplied is percentileVsAllCpus, which is 50. That places the T9550 at the 50th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning a median placement in the database distribution. Since the average benchmark score is 0, this percentile is not tied to any measured performance number in the record. It should be read as a rank without an accompanying workload result.
The rest of the performance picture comes from specifications. The T9550 is a Core 2 (Penryn) part with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.67GHz, and no boost clock is listed. The L2 cache is 6MB and shared between the two cores; the L1 cache is 64KB per core. No L3 cache is listed. These cache and frequency details frame what a benchmark score would describe, but they are not themselves a benchmark result.
Because the nearestRivals array contains no entries, there are no rival names, scores, or deltaPct values to interpret. Benchmark analysis for this processor is therefore limited to architectural facts and the median percentile placement.
Power and Thermals
The TDP is 35W. That is the only thermal power figure in the record, and it establishes the power class for the chip. For a mobile Socket P processor, 35W points to a moderate thermal envelope rather than an extreme one. The 45nm process, 410 million transistors, and 107mm² die are the physical specifications behind that 35W rating, though the record does not provide a thermal density calculation.
The implied cooling tier is a laptop-class solution designed for a 35W part. The data does not specify a cooler size, but the 35W TDP is low enough that a conventional mobile cooling assembly should be the expected fit. A desktop-class high-capacity cooler is not indicated by the available data. The end-of-life production status does not change the thermal requirement. No additional power consumption values beyond the 35W TDP are provided.
Who Should Consider It
The T9550 is a mobile processor, so the intended platform is a Socket P laptop. It is not aimed at new desktop builders, and its end-of-life status means it is relevant mainly for legacy systems or replacements in compatible Socket P machines.
For gaming, no benchmark scores are available. The 2-thread design means the CPU has exactly 2 logical processors. Games that rely on more than 2 threads cannot be assessed from this record. For older or lightly threaded titles, the 2.67GHz base clock and 6MB shared L2 are the resources available, but the data does not include a gaming score to confirm performance.
For creation workloads such as video encoding, rendering, or compiling, the 2-core and 2-thread count is the central limit. Such workloads often scale across more threads, and this processor provides no additional logical threads beyond its 2 physical cores. The dual-channel memory bus can help both cores access memory at the same time, but no memory bandwidth figure is listed.
For office and productivity tasks, the 2.67GHz base clock and 6MB shared L2 can serve sequential or lightly threaded work. However, the empty benchmark array means there is no measured score for these tasks. The 35W TDP and mobile segment suggest a system designed for portability, not for heavy multi-threaded throughput. Anyone considering this part should look for software that fits within a 2-thread budget.
FAQ
Q: What benchmark scores are available for the T9550?
A: The benchmarks array is empty, the average benchmark score is 0, and nearestRivals is empty. No score-based comparison can be made.
Q: What memory does the T9550 support?
A: It supports DDR2 and DDR3 through a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is not supported, and no memory bandwidth figure is listed.
Q: Does the T9550 have integrated graphics?
A: The record lists integrated graphics as “On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)”. This indicates that graphics capability depends on the motherboard chipset, not on a processor-level iGPU specification.
Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked?
A: No. The multiplierUnlocked field is false, so the multiplier is not unlocked.
Q: When was it released, and what is its production status?
A: It was released on 2008-12-27, and its production status is end-of-life.
Q: Does the T9550 have a boost clock?
A: No boost clock is listed. The base clock is 2.67GHz, and the record does not include a higher frequency value.
How It Compares
The nearestRivals array is empty. There are therefore no named rival products, no rival scores, and no deltaPct values to quote. The only comparative value in the entire record is percentileVsAllCpus, set to 50. That is a median position against all CPUs in the database, not a comparison against a specific competitor. No rival-specific paragraph can be written from the available data, because no rival data exists in the record.
Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior
The T9550 has 2 cores and 2 threads, so there are no extra logical threads beyond the physical cores. A workload that uses threads will see exactly 2 of them. This is a hard limit for multi-threaded scaling.
On a single-thread basis, the base clock is 2.67GHz, and no boost clock is listed. The L1 cache is 64KB per core. The L2 cache is 6MB and shared between the cores, so a single running thread can potentially make use of the entire shared L2 if the other core is idle. That setup can favor lightly threaded applications where cache capacity matters more than thread count.
On a multi-thread basis, both cores share the same 6MB L2. There is no private L2 pool for each core. The dual-channel memory bus allows both cores to access DDR2 or DDR3 memory simultaneously, but the exact memory bandwidth is not recorded. Because there is no boost clock, multi-thread loads run at the same 2.67GHz frequency reference as single-thread loads.
The practical split is clear: workloads that fit into a small number of threads and benefit from shared cache will make the best use of the T9550. Workloads expecting more than 2 threads will encounter a hard limit at 2 logical processors.
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