Intel Core2 Duo E6700 vs Intel Core i3-9100E

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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 i3-9100E features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9100E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Core i 9000
1 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Duo E6700 Name Intel Core i3-9100E
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 i3-9100E has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9100E is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.7 GHz
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-9100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-9100E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 38.4 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 i3-9100E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2006 Release date Q2/2019
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
65 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 122 $
Conroe (Core) Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1151
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes