Product Comparison: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 vs Intel Core i5-2520M


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core 2 Duo P8600
Core i5-2520M
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The 45nm processor spec goes mobile with the Core 2 Duo P8600. You get top end notebook performance while drawing only 25W. Lower power means lower heat and longer battery life without taking a performance hit.
Intel Core i5-2520M is a fast dual-core processor based on Sandy Bridge architecture. Multithreading technology Hyperthreading is designed so that two cores can simultaneously process data received by 4 threads.
Package Size
Height
6.5 in.
4.5 in.
Width
6 in.
3.4 in.
Depth
2 in.
2.4 in.
Weight
1.3 lbs.
1.1 lbs.

Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

Intel Core i5-2520M

Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

Intel Core i5-2520M

Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

Intel Core i5-2520M

Details
Socket
PGA478/BGA479
PPGA988
Lithography
45 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Mobile
Mobile
Code Name
Penryn
Sandy Bridge
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 CPU Processor
  • I put this in a Compal JHL90. Works well.
  • Runs in my HP DV7t-1000. Perfect works.
  • Awsome processor. Installation was easy. I recommend.
  • Solid chip with easy installation. I like it.
  • Great laptop CPU. Easy to install, no issues.
Intel Core i5-2520M Mobile CPU Processor
  • Bought as an upgrade for a Dell Inspiron 3520, was easy to install.
  • No problems swapping this with the old CPU.
  • Well packaged and performs well, good socket.
  • Installation took little time.
  • Good chip for notebook, easy to install. I like it.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
2
2
CPU Threads
2
4
Clock Speed
2.4 GHz
2.5 GHz
Max TDP
25 W
35 W
Max Temperature
105 °C
100 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
Turbo Clock Speed
3.2 GHz

Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

Intel Core i5-2520M

Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

Intel Core i5-2520M

Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

Intel Core i5-2520M

Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

Intel Core i5-2520M

Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

Intel Core i5-2520M

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 CPU Processor
  • This CPU is great, very very fast for a laptop.
  • Very fast and very cool for the price.
  • It just flies through everything I throw at it. Fast!
  • This is a great mobile CPU that does not empty your pocket book! Very fast.
  • A little slow CPU. Poor quality of this one.
Intel Core i5-2520M Mobile CPU Processor
  • With integrated graphics, I don't need to buy a separate card.
  • The GPU has a high clock speed.
  • The processor works stably, does not overheat.
  • 2 cores and 4 threads, this CPU is powerful!
  • Fast and cool, doesn't overheat during gaming.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
64 kB
L2 Cache Size
3000 kB
512 kB
Max Memory Size
8 GB
16 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
8.5 GB/s
21.3 GB/s
L3 Cache Size
3000 kB

Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

Intel Core i5-2520M

Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

Intel Core i5-2520M

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 CPU Processor
  • CPU works well with 4 GB DDR3 RAM.
  • Good size L2 Cache (3 MB) for the price!
  • Perfect CPU! Supported my 4GB DDR3 1066 RAM.
  • Good memory support! Very fast and powerful.
  • Great temps for me. Solid item. Good DDR3 memory support. Really fast.
Intel Core i5-2520M Mobile CPU Processor
  • With two memory channels, the speed has increased significantly.
  • I set 16Gb ram, now I can play without lags.
  • Good CPU for an office notebook. The cache is enough for all office tasks.
  • 21.3GB of memory speed. That's impressive.
  • 3MB there is not as much cache as it could be. It's don't enough for me.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
No
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
10.1
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Graphics Video Max Memory
2 GB
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1300 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
650 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000


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