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 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Core i 4000Y
1 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Name Intel Core i3-4030Y
 
 

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
2 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.33 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
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.
-- Generation 7.5
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 160
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Execution units 20
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Direct X 11.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

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

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.
No AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
None TDP down 6 W
 
 

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
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q3/2007 Release date Q3/2014
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
65 nm Technology 22 nm
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Conroe (Core) Architecture Haswell Y
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1168
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 281 $