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.
1 Generation 4
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Pentium
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core2 Duo E6700 Name Intel Pentium 2129Y
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
2 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
2.66 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 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.
-- Execution units 6
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Technology 22 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Direct X 11.0
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Shaders 48
-- Generation 7
-- Release date Q4/2012
GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
 
 

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.
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- 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.
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
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 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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
65 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1023
Q3/2006 Release date Q1/2013
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conroe (Core) Architecture Ivy Bridge U
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes