Intel Core2 Duo E6540 vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

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Intel Core2 Duo E6540 or Intel Core2 Duo E6540 – 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 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.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 1
Intel Core2 Duo Family AMD Ryzen 7
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
Intel Core2 Duo E6540 Name AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
2 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 8
2x Cores 8x
2.33 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6540 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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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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-- AV1 --
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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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-2666
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E6540 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 AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
LGA 775 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
-- Release price 350 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Conroe (Core) Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.0 MB
65 nm Technology 14 nm
Q3/2007 Release date Q1/2017
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
6034
6034
Intel Core2 Duo E6540
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz
625
625