Intel Core2 Duo E6420 vs AMD EPYC 7402

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Intel Core2 Duo E6420 or Intel Core2 Duo E6420 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E6420, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The AMD EPYC 7402 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7402, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Duo E6420 Name AMD EPYC 7402
Intel Core2 Duo Family AMD EPYC
1 Generation 2
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group AMD EPYC 7002
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6420 is 2.13 GHz
The AMD EPYC 7402 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7402 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.35 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
2.13 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
None None 3.35 GHz
2 Threads 48
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 24
2x Cores 24x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7402 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 8
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
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No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 180 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7402 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q2/2007 Release date Q3/2019
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4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Conroe (Core) Architecture Rome (Zen 2)
65 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 775 Socket SP3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 2900 $
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 128.0 MB
 
 

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