Intel Core2 Duo E6600 vs AMD EPYC 9634

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Intel Core2 Duo E6600 or Intel Core2 Duo E6600 – 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 E6600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2006 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E6600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The AMD EPYC 9634 features 84 processor cores and has the capability to manage 168 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9634, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
1 Generation 4
Intel Core2 Duo Family AMD EPYC
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group AMD EPYC 9004
Intel Core2 Duo E6600 Name AMD EPYC 9634
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6600 is 2.4 GHz
The AMD EPYC 9634 has 84 CPU cores and can calculate 168 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9634 is 2.25 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 3.7 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.25 GHz
2 CPU Cores 84
2x Cores 84x Zen 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 168
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 9634 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 12
16.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR5-4800
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 290 W watts.
None TDP up 300 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 290 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 240 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 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 AMD EPYC 9634 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 384.0 MB cache.
Q3/2006 Release date Q4/2022
Conroe (Core) Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
0 bytes L3-Cache 384.0 MB
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
65 nm Technology 5 nm
LGA 775 Socket SP5
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number 100-000000797
-- Release price 10304 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
4.0 MB L2-Cache 84.0 MB