Intel Core2 Duo E7300 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600

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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 Ryzen 5 5600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core2 Duo Family AMD Ryzen 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Duo E7300 Name AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
2 Generation 4
 
 

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 Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2x Cores 6x
None None 4.2 GHz
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
None None 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E7300 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 does not have integrated graphics.
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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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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 64.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-3200
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.
None TDP down 45 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

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 Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2008 Release date Q2/2022
LGA 775 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
3.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 32.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price 199 $
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
45 nm Technology 7 nm