Intel Core2 Duo E7400 vs Intel Core i7-6700T

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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 i7-6700T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 Group Intel Core i 6000
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core i7
2 Generation 6
Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Name Intel Core i7-6700T
 
 

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 i7-6700T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6700T is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 8
None None 3.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-6700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6700T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Release date Q3/2015
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
-- Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
 
 

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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 Intel Core i7-6700T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Q4/2008 Release date Q3/2015
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1151
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Skylake S
45 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

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