Intel Core2 Duo E6700 vs Intel Core i3-4150

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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 Intel Core i3-4150 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4150, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo E6700 Name Intel Core i3-4150
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Core i 4000
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 4
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-4150 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4150 is 3.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 4
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-4150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4150 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Execution units 20
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Shaders 160
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 7.5
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 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 54 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 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 Intel Core i3-4150 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2006 Release date Q2/2014
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
65 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 117 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Conroe (Core) Architecture Haswell S
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
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