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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
-- | Direct X | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
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Hardware codec support |
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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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-- | h264 | -- |
-- | AV1 | -- |
-- | VP9 | -- |
-- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
-- | AVC | -- |
-- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
-- | VP8 | -- |
-- | VC-1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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.
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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 |
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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. |
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None | TDP up | 300 W |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 290 W |
-- | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
None | TDP down | 240 W |
Technical details |
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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. |
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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 |