Intel Core2 Duo E7500 vs Intel Core i3-10105

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Intel Core2 Duo E7500 or Intel Core2 Duo E7500 – 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 E7500 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E7500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10105 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10105, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core i3
2 Generation 10
Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Name Intel Core i3-10105
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E7500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E7500 is 2.93 GHz
The Intel Core i3-10105 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10105 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
2 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 4.2 GHz
2.93 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E7500 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-10105 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10105 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, 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.
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2017
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Execution units 24
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 9.5
-- Shaders 192
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E7500 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 i3-10105 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
45 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1200
-- Release price 134 $
Q1/2009 Release date Q1/2021
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Comet Lake S
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB