Intel Core2 Duo E7300 vs AMD Athlon II X2 255

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Intel Core2 Duo E7300 or Intel Core2 Duo E7300 – 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 E7300 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E7300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 255 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 255, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
2 Generation 1
Intel Core2 Duo E7300 Name AMD Athlon II X2 255
Intel Core2 Duo Family AMD Athlon II
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E7300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E7300 is 2.66 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X2 255 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 255 is 3.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E7300 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X2 255 does not have integrated graphics.
GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

No AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
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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.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E7300 is manufactured using a 45 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 AMD Athlon II X2 255 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
-- Release price --
45 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
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Monolithic Chip design --
LGA 775 Socket AM3
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Propus
Q3/2008 Release date Q1/2010
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux