Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 vs Intel Core i7-6650U

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Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 or Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 – 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 SP9600 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 Celeron series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo SP9600, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 956 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6650U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 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 i7-6650U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
2 Generation 6
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core 2 Duo P7000/SP9000 Group Intel Core i 6000U
Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 Name Intel Core i7-6650U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 is 2.53 GHz
The Intel Core i7-6650U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6650U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
None None 3.4 GHz
2 Threads 4
2.53 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-6650U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6650U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 540, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 9
-- Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 48
-- Shaders 384
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 540
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Direct X 12
 
 

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

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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 15 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 9.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 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 i7-6650U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2009 Release date Q3/2015
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Skylake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
45 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 956 Socket BGA 1356
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 415 $
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes