Intel Core2 Duo E6550 vs Intel Core i3-4030Y

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Intel Core2 Duo E6550 or Intel Core2 Duo E6550 – 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 E6550 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 E6550, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4030Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4030Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Name Intel Core i3-4030Y
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core i3
1 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Core i 4000Y
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E6550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6550 is 2.33 GHz
The Intel Core i3-4030Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4030Y is 1.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
2.33 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 4
Yes Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6550 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-4030Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4030Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4200, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Execution units 20
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Shaders 160
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Generation 7.5
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1600
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
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 11.5 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
None TDP down 6 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E6550 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 i3-4030Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2007 Release date Q3/2014
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1168
Conroe (Core) Architecture Haswell Y
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 281 $
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
65 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes