AMD Phenom II X4 900e vs Intel Core2 Duo E6700

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CPU lineage

AMD Phenom II X4 900e or AMD Phenom II X4 900e – 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 AMD Phenom II X4 900e features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 900e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Phenom II - 800/900 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000
AMD Phenom II Family Intel Core2 Duo
4 Generation 1
AMD Phenom II X4 900e Name Intel Core2 Duo E6700
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X4 900e has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 900e is 2.4 GHz
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
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom II X4 900e does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 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

No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
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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.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X4 900e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
-- Chip design Monolithic
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2009 Release date Q3/2006
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AM3 Socket LGA 775
Deneb (K10) Architecture Conroe (Core)
45 nm Technology 65 nm
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2