Intel Core2 Duo E8600 vs Intel Xeon D-2795NT

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Intel Core2 Duo E8600 or Intel Core2 Duo E8600 – 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 E8600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E8600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-2795NT features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2795NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Xeon D
2 Generation 4
Intel Core2 Duo E8600 Name Intel Xeon D-2795NT
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 Group Intel Xeon D-2700
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8600 is 3.33 GHz
The Intel Xeon D-2795NT has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2795NT is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2 Threads 40
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 20
None None 3.1 GHz
2x Cores 20x Sunny Cove
normal Core architecture normal
3.33 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2795NT does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-2933
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 110 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 110 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 is manufactured using a 45 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 Xeon D-2795NT is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
45 nm Technology 10 nm
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Ice Lake
LGA 775 Socket BGA 2579
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L2-Cache 30.0 MB
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Q3/2008 Release date Q1/2022
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 2165 $