Intel Core 2 Duo SP9600 processor review

Core 2 Duo SP9600 processor released by Intel; release date: 1 March 2009. At the time of release, the processor cost $316. The processor is designed for mobile-computers and based on Penryn microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 2, threads - 2. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.53 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 105°C. Manufacturing process technology - 45 nm. Cache size: L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 6134 KB.

Supported socket types: BGA956. Power consumption (TDP): 25 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Penryn
Launch date	1 March 2009
Launch price (MSRP)	$316
Place in performance rating	not rated
Processor Number	SP9600
Series	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Mobile
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.53 GHz
Bus Speed	1066 MHz FSB
Die size	107 mm2
Front-side bus (FSB)	1066 MHz
L1 cache	128 KB
L2 cache	6134 KB
Manufacturing process technology	45 nm
Maximum core temperature	105°C
Maximum frequency	2.53 GHz
Number of cores	2
Number of threads	2
Transistor count	410 million
VID voltage range	1.050V-1.150V

Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size	22mm x 22mm
Sockets supported	BGA956
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	25 Watt
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Intel 64
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)