Intel Core i7-940 vs Intel Core2 Duo E6750

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Intel Core i7-940 or Intel Core i7-940 – 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 i7-940 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-940, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6750 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 E6750, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i7-940 Name Intel Core2 Duo E6750
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core2 Duo
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000
1 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-940 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-940 is 2.93 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6750 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6750 is 2.66 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.93 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-940 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6750 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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 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.
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
24.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
3 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i7-940 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6750 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1366 Socket LGA 775
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x
Q4/2008 Release date Q3/2007
BX80601940 Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
45 nm Technology 65 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
1.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Bloomfield Architecture Conroe (Core)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2