Intel Core i5-7600T vs Intel Core2 Duo E6540

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Intel Core i5-7600T or Intel Core i5-7600T – 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 i5-7600T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6540 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E6540, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core2 Duo
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-7600T Name Intel Core2 Duo E6540
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000
7 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7600T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7600T is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6540 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6540 is 2.33 GHz
4x Cores 2x
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.33 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 2
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7600T uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6540 does not have integrated graphics.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2016 Release date --
24 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9.5 Generation --
14 nm Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7600T is manufactured using a 14 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 E6540 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2017 Release date Q3/2007
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 775
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Kaby Lake S Architecture Conroe (Core)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
235 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 65 nm