Intel Core2 Duo E6550 vs Intel Pentium E2140

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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 Pentium E2140 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2007 and belongs to the 0 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E2140, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Name Intel Pentium E2140
1 Generation 0
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Pentium D
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Pentium
 
 

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 Pentium E2140 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E2140 is 1.6 GHz
2x Cores 2x Core
No Hyperthreading No
2.33 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
2 Threads 2
Yes Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6550 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium E2140 does not have integrated graphics.
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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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Memory & PCIe

No ECC No
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
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No AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Pentium E2140 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
VT-x Virtualization None
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions
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Conroe (Core) Architecture Presler
Q3/2007 Release date Q2/2007
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
65 nm Technology 65 nm
4.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB