Intel Core2 Duo E6700 vs AMD A8-3500M

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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 A8-3500M features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3500M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core2 Duo E6700 Name AMD A8-3500M
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group AMD A6-3000M
1 Generation 1
 
 

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 A8-3500M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3500M is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
2x Cores 4x
None None 2.4 GHz
2.66 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
None None 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD A8-3500M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3500M uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date Q2/2011
-- Execution units 5
-- Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 400
GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
-- GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Generation 3
-- Technology 32 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

No AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
-- Bandwidth --
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 35 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 A8-3500M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2006 Release date Q2/2011
LGA 775 Socket FS1
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Conroe (Core) Architecture Llano (K10)
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
-- Release price --
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
65 nm Technology 32 nm