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Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 vs Core2 Duo P8700

The Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz is newer than Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz, while Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz is around 13% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 6% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz uses substantially less power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 1405 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz×Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypePGA478BGA479
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Turbo SpeedNot SupportedNot Supported
# of Physical Cores2 (Threads: 2)2 (Threads: 2)
CacheL1: 128KB, L2: 4.0MB, L3: 0MBL1: 128KB, L2: 3.0MB, L3: 0MB
TDP44W25W
Yearly Running Cost$8.03$4.56
Other
First Seen on ChartQ1 2009Q1 2009
# of Samples421363
CPU Value6.911.3
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1085(0.0%)10223(-5.9%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)1104(0.0%)960(-13.1%)
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3 - Single thread rating may be higher than the overall rating, thread performance is just one component of the CPU Mark.

CPU Mark Rating
As of 3rd of January 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz
1,104
Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
960
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 3rd of January 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz
6.9
Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
11.3
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 3rd of January 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz
1,085
Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
1,022
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
Max TDP44W25W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.