Intel Core2 Duo E4400 vs Intel Core i3-2330M

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Intel Core2 Duo E4400 or Intel Core2 Duo E4400 – 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 Core2 Duo E4400 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 E4400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2330M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2330M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
1 Generation 2
Intel Core2 Duo E4400 Name Intel Core i3-2330M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E4400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E4400 is 2.0 GHz
The Intel Core i3-2330M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2330M is 2.2 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2x Cores 2x
Yes Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E4400 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-2330M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2330M 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.
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Execution units 12
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 6
-- Shaders 96
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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.
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E4400 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2330M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
65 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1023
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Conroe (Core) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q3/2007 Release date Q2/2011