Intel Core2 Duo E6700 vs Intel Pentium 2129Y

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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 Pentium 2129Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium 2129Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core2 Duo E6700 Name Intel Pentium 2129Y
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
1 Generation 4
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Pentium 2000
 
 

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 Pentium 2129Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 2129Y is 1.1 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
2.66 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
2 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium 2129Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium 2129Y uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Max. displays --
GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
-- Shaders 48
-- Direct X 11.0
-- Release date Q4/2012
-- Generation 7
-- Execution units 6
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Technology 22 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 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.
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- VP8 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 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.
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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 10 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 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 Pentium 2129Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1023
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Q3/2006 Release date Q1/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Conroe (Core) Architecture Ivy Bridge U
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
65 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d