Intel Celeron E1600 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650

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Intel Celeron E1600 or Intel Celeron E1600 – 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 Celeron E1600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron E1600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2007 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Extreme series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron E1600 Name Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
Intel Celeron E1000 Group Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000
1 Generation 2
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core2 Extreme
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron E1600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron E1600 is 2.4 GHz
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 is 3.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2x Core Cores 4x
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron E1600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 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

16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
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No ECC No
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 130 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The Intel Celeron E1600 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 2 Extreme QX9650 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
512.0 KB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2009 Release date Q4/2007
58 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
Conroe (Core) Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
65 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)