Intel Core2 Duo E6850 vs Intel Core i3-2330M

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Intel Core2 Duo E6850 or Intel Core2 Duo E6850 – 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 E6850 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E6850, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2330M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2330M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core2 Duo E6850 Name Intel Core i3-2330M
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
1 Generation 2
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E6850 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6850 is 3.0 GHz
The Intel Core i3-2330M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2330M is 2.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6850 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-2330M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2330M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 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 3000
-- Shaders 96
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Generation 6
-- Execution units 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Technology 32 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 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 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 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 21.3 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 DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E6850 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 i3-2330M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 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 --
Q3/2007 Release date Q2/2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Conroe (Core) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
65 nm Technology 32 nm
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT