
Phenom II X2 X640 BE vs Core 2 Duo SP9600

Phenom II X2 X640 BE
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Performance Difference
Phenom II X2 X640 BE is 0.1% faster than Core 2 Duo SP9600
Benchmarks & Performance Comparison
In this CPU comparison, Phenom II X2 X640 BE performs 0.1% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Phenom II X2 X640 BE and Core 2 Duo SP9600.
Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.
Technical Specifications
Detailed hardware specifications for Phenom II X2 X640 BE and Core 2 Duo SP9600

Phenom II X2 X640 BE
The Phenom II X2 X640 BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,839 points.
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Core 2 Duo SP9600
The Core 2 Duo SP9600 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 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,836 points. Launch price was $316.
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