Intel Core2 Duo E7400 vs AMD Athlon II X2 280

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Intel Core2 Duo E7400 or Intel Core2 Duo E7400 – 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 E7400 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E7400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 280 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 280, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
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Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E7400 is 2.8 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X2 280 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 280 is 3.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
2 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X2 280 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
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.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 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 280 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Propus
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
Q4/2008 Release date Q1/2013
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
45 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 775 Socket AM3
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
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