Intel Core2 Duo E6700 vs Intel Pentium 3558U

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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 3558U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium 3558U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Pentium
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core2 Duo E6700 Name Intel Pentium 3558U
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Pentium 3000
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 Pentium 3558U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 3558U is 1.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
2.66 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium 3558U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium 3558U uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2012
-- Execution units 10
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 80
GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1)
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7.5
-- Technology 22 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 / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, LPDDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1333
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 15 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 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 Pentium 3558U 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
Q3/2006 Release date Q4/2013
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1168
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Conroe (Core) Architecture Haswell U
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 161 $
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
65 nm Technology 22 nm