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
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Core i 4000Y
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

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
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.33 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 Threads 4
 
 

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.
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.1
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2013
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 20
-- Shaders 160
-- Generation 7.5
-- Max. displays --
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
 
 

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.
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
-- VP8 No
-- AVC 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 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
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
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.
65 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1168
-- Part Number --
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Conroe (Core) Architecture Haswell Y
-- Release price 281 $
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2007 Release date Q3/2014
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB