Intel Core2 Duo E6700 vs Intel Core i3-4150

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Intel Core2 Duo E6700 or Intel Core2 Duo E6700 – 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 E6700 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2006 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E6700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4150 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4150, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core i3
1 Generation 4
Intel Core2 Duo E6700 Name Intel Core i3-4150
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6700 is 2.66 GHz
The Intel Core i3-4150 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4150 is 3.5 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-4150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4150 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Technology 22 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Execution units 20
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Shaders 160
-- Max. displays --
-- Direct X 11.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q2/2013
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 54 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 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 Intel Core i3-4150 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
65 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Conroe (Core) Architecture Haswell S
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1150
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Q3/2006 Release date Q2/2014
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 117 $