Intel Core2 Duo E8600 vs Intel Pentium E6300

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Intel Core2 Duo E8600 or Intel Core2 Duo E8600 – 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 E8600 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 E8600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Pentium E6300 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E6300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
2 Generation 2
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 Group Intel Pentium E5000/E6000
Intel Core2 Duo E8600 Name Intel Pentium E6300
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8600 is 3.33 GHz
The Intel Pentium E6300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E6300 is 2.8 GHz
3.33 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x Penryn
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium E6300 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

2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-800
No AES-NI No
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No ECC No
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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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 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 E6300 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q3/2008 Release date Q2/2009
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
45 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
6.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB