Intel Atom D2500 vs Intel Core2 Duo E6320

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Intel Atom D2500 or Intel Atom D2500 – 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 Atom D2500 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom D2500, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6320 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 E6320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
1 Generation 1
Intel Atom D2500 Name Intel Core2 Duo E6320
Intel Atom Family Intel Core2 Duo
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom D2000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom D2500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom D2500 is 1.86 GHz
The Intel Core2 Duo E6320 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6320 is 1.86 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
1.86 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom D2500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom D2500 uses the Intel GMA 3600, which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6320 does not have integrated graphics.
Intel GMA 3600 GPU name
32 Shaders --
65 nm Technology --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
4 Execution units --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
10.1 Direct X --
-- Generation --
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q4/2008 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
1 Memory channels 2
4.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
8.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom D2500 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6320 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
50 $ Release price --
32 nm Technology 65 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
1.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
None Virtualization VT-x
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 559 Socket LGA 775
Cedarview Architecture Conroe (Core)
Q3/2011 Release date Q2/2007
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux