Intel Core2 Duo E6700 vs AMD A6-3430MX

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Intel Core2 Duo E6700 or Intel Core2 Duo E6700 – 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 E6700 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 E6700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The AMD A6-3430MX features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-3430MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group AMD A6-3000M
1 Generation 1
Intel Core2 Duo E6700 Name AMD A6-3430MX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6700 is 2.66 GHz
The AMD A6-3430MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3430MX is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
2.66 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD A6-3430MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-3430MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6520G, which has 320 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Direct X 11
-- Release date Q2/2011
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Execution units 5
GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6520G
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Generation 3
-- Shaders 320
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
-- Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 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 A6-3430MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
65 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 775 Socket FS1
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design --
Conroe (Core) Architecture Llano (K10)
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
Q3/2006 Release date Q4/2011