Intel Core2 Duo E6540 vs Intel Core i3-8145UE

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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 Intel Core i3-8145UE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8145UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo E6540 Name Intel Core i3-8145UE
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Core i 8000U
1 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-8145UE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8145UE is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
2x Cores 2x
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2.33 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6540 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-8145UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8145UE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 9.5
-- Direct X 12
-- Release date Q3/2016
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Shaders 192
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 15 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 12.5 W
None TDP up 25 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-8145UE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1528
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q3/2007 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
65 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 281 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Conroe (Core) Architecture Whiskey Lake U
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2