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Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz

Explore Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 972 and a single-thread rating of 1017. Its stated TDP is 25 W.

CPU Mark972
1,412 samples
Single Thread1,017
Overall rank#4,747
of 6,054
Reference price$84.95

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.6Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 972 and a single-thread rating of 1017. Its stated TDP is 25 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz is a Laptop released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 25 W reference TDP, a 972 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 972 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,017 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket BGA479. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 25 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 25 W reference TDP, a 972 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz?

Start with BGA479 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 25 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02AMD A4-4300M APUAMD973 points
03Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHzThis CPU972 points
04AMD A6 PRO-7050B APUAMD971 points
05AMD E2-9000AMD970 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHzThis CPU1,017 points
02AMD A4-4300M APUAMD989 points
04AMD A6 PRO-7050B APUAMD844 points
05AMD E2-9000AMD818 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD E2-9000AMD97.0 Mark/W
02AMD A6 PRO-7050B APUAMD57.1 Mark/W
03Intel Core2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHzThis CPU38.9 Mark/W
05AMD A4-4300M APUAMD27.8 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
20,580.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
248.90
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
370.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
5.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,302.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
4,280.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
104.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
2,766.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2009
SocketBGA479
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP25 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 32 KB
L21 x 3072 KB