Intel Core2 Duo E7300 vs Intel Pentium D 915

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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 Intel Pentium D 915 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2006 and belongs to the 0 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium D 915, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Pentium
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Duo E7300 Name Intel Pentium D 915
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 Group Intel Pentium D
2 Generation 0
 
 

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 Intel Pentium D 915 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium D 915 is 2.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
2.66 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E7300 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium D 915 does not have integrated graphics.
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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
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
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DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR2
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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 95 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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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 Intel Pentium D 915 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2008 Release date Q3/2006
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
3.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Presler
VT-x Virtualization None
-- Release price 74 $
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
45 nm Technology 65 nm