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.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Celeron
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-2610UE Name Intel Core2 Duo SP9600
Intel Core i 2000U Group Intel Core 2 Duo P7000/SP9000
2 Generation 2
 
 

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
2x Cores 2x
1.5 GHz Frequency 2.53 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

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.
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2011 Release date --
12 Execution units --
10.1 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
6 Generation --
32 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.
No VP8 --
No VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
Yes AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels --
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2009
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 956
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Sandy Bridge U Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x
280 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 45 nm