Intel Core2 Duo E8700 vs Intel Celeron G1610

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Intel Core2 Duo E8700 or Intel Core2 Duo E8700 – 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 E8700 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 E8700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Celeron G1610 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G1610, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Celeron
Intel Core2 Duo E8700 Name Intel Celeron G1610
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 Group Intel Celeron G1000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E8700 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8700 is 3.5 GHz
The Intel Celeron G1610 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G1610 is 2.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
2 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E8700 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Celeron G1610 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G1610 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Generation 7
-- Release date Q4/2012
-- Execution units 6
-- Shaders 48
-- Direct X 11.0
GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
No AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC Yes
 
 

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 55 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E8700 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 Celeron G1610 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
45 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Release price 42 $
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2009 Release date Q1/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Ivy Bridge S