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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 Name Intel Core i7-6650U
2 Generation 6
Intel Core 2 Duo P7000/SP9000 Group Intel Core i 6000U
 
 

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.
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2.53 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
None None 3.4 GHz
None None 2.8 GHz
 
 

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.
-- Direct X 12
-- Release date Q3/2015
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 540
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Generation 9
-- Execution units 48
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Shaders 384
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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

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.
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
-- Memory channels 2
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
Yes ECC No
 
 

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
None TDP down 9.5 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 415 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 956 Socket BGA 1356
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
45 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Part Number --
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Skylake U
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2009 Release date Q3/2015
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2