Intel Core i7-2610UE vs Intel Core2 Duo SP9600

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Intel Core i7-2610UE or Intel Core i7-2610UE – 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 i7-2610UE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2610UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo SP9600, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 956 socket.
2 Generation 2
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Celeron
Intel Core i 2000U Group Intel Core 2 Duo P7000/SP9000
Intel Core i7-2610UE Name Intel Core2 Duo SP9600
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2610UE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2610UE is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 is 2.53 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.5 GHz Frequency 2.53 GHz
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2610UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2610UE uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 does not have integrated graphics.
6 Generation --
Q1/2011 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units --
96 Shaders --
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
32 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
10.1 Direct X --
 
 

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.
No 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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels --
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type
Yes AES-NI No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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 25 W watts.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2610UE 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2009
Sandy Bridge U Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
32 nm Technology 45 nm
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 956
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
280 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB