Intel Core2 Duo E7400 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700

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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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
2 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000
Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core2 Quad
 
 

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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 is 2.66 GHz
2 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 does not have integrated graphics.
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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

pci PCIe pci
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No AES-NI No
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
 
 

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 105 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
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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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
45 nm Technology 65 nm
Q4/2008 Release date Q3/2007
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2