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

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.
2x Cores 2x
None None 2.8 GHz
2.53 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 3.4 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- Release date Q3/2015
-- Execution units 48
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 384
GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 540
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Generation 9
-- Technology 14 nm
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
-- Memory channels 2
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.
None TDP down 9.5 W
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2009 Release date Q3/2015
BGA 956 Socket BGA 1356
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Skylake U
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 415 $
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
45 nm Technology 14 nm