Intel Core i3-4010U vs Intel Core2 Duo E7200

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Intel Core i3-4010U or Intel Core i3-4010U – 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 Core i3-4010U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4010U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E7200 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E7200, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
4 Generation 2
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core2 Duo
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
Intel Core i3-4010U Name Intel Core2 Duo E7200
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4010U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4010U is 1.7 GHz
The Intel Core2 Duo E7200 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E7200 is 2.53 GHz
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.53 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4010U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4010U 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.
The Intel Core2 Duo E7200 does not have integrated graphics.
7.5 Generation --
Q2/2013 Release date --
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20 Execution units --
160 Shaders --
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
22 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11.1 Direct X --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
Yes AES-NI No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4010U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core2 Duo E7200 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2008
Haswell U Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
22 nm Technology 45 nm
BGA 1168 Socket LGA 775
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB