Intel Core 2 Duo P9600 socket: Socket P
The Intel Core 2 Duo P9600 uses the Socket P socket. It is a 25 W dual-core Penryn mobile part at 2.667 GHz with 6 MB of shared L2 cache for thin performance notebooks.
- Socket
- Socket P
- Launched
- December 2008
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 25 W
- Codename
- Penryn
- Segment
- Mobile (socketed)
- Family
- Intel Core 2 Duo
- Clocks
- 2.67 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo P9600 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Penryn cores on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 2.667 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 6 MB shared L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 25 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 or DDR3 through the board chipset |
| Front side bus | 1066 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board graphics where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket P (478-pin) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core 2 Duo P9600 needs a motherboard with a Socket P socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Montevina (4 series mobile) | GM45, PM45 | Works out of the box |
| Santa Rosa (965) | GM965, PM965 | Needs a BIOS update 45 nm Penryn parts boot on Santa Rosa boards that list them, after a BIOS update. |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket P.
Socket P at a glance
| Type | PGA, 478 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 35 mm |
| Introduced | May 2007 |
| Memory | DDR2 or DDR3, depending on the chipset, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (laptop heatsink) |
What the Core 2 Duo P9600 is
The Intel Core 2 Duo P9600 is a 2.667 GHz medium-voltage mobile dual core from December 2008. It runs two Penryn cores at 2.667 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 6 MB of shared L2 on a 45 nm process. Power is rated at 25 W on Socket P.
The P9600 tops the 25 W Penryn mobile line, pairing the full 6 MB cache with a 1066 MT/s bus, VT virtualization and SSE4.1. Parts carry SLGE6, which board BIOS lists track. Launch timing rests on the task list at December 2008.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The P9600 fits Socket P Montevina notebooks with DDR2 or DDR3 memory and a BIOS that lists late-2008 25 W Penryn parts. It does not fit Santa Rosa boards without Penryn BIOS support. Display comes from the notebook board graphics. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2 or DDR3 through the board chipset in two channels.
A 1066 MT/s front side bus ties the CPU to the mobile chipset. PCIe slots and board graphics hang off the chipset.
Cooling is the notebook vendor heat pipe assembly for the exact chassis, with Enhanced SpeedStep trimming clocks and voltage on battery.
Upgrade paths
On Socket P the P9600 is the 25 W ceiling, so the moves are the Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 at 2.667 GHz with 3 MB of cache for a cheaper 25 W part, or the Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 at 2.667 GHz where the chassis cools 35 W. A swap must stay within the thermal design the chassis was qualified for.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core 2 Duo P9600 use?
Socket P, the 478-pin package in Montevina notebooks.
How many cores does the Core 2 Duo P9600 have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 2.667 GHz with 6 MB of shared L2 cache.
What memory works with the Core 2 Duo P9600?
DDR2 or DDR3 through the board chipset in two channels.
Sources and verification
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