Intel Core2 Duo E6600 vs Intel Celeron N2840

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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 Intel Celeron N2840 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N2840, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Celeron J1000/N2000
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Celeron
1 Generation 6
Intel Core2 Duo E6600 Name Intel Celeron N2840
 
 

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 Intel Celeron N2840 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N2840 is 2.16 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.58 GHz.
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 2
None None 2.58 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.16 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
None None 2.58 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Celeron N2840 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N2840 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 11.2
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 4
-- Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.79 GHz
-- Release date Q3/2013
GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
-- Shaders 32
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 22 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

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 7.5 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 4.5 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 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 Intel Celeron N2840 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 107 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
0 bytes L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Q3/2006 Release date Q2/2014
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1170
Conroe (Core) Architecture Bay Trail
65 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core2 Duo E6600
2C 2T @ 2.4 GHz
2188
2188
Intel Celeron N2840
2C 2T @ 2.16 GHz
1702
1702