Intel Core2 Duo T5670 vs Intel Core i7-2677M

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Intel Core2 Duo T5670 or Intel Core2 Duo T5670 – 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 T5670 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo T5670, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
The Intel Core i7-2677M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2677M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
1 Generation 2
Intel Core2 Duo T5670 Name Intel Core i7-2677M
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo T5670 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo T5670 is 1.8 GHz
The Intel Core i7-2677M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2677M is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 4
None None 2.9 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo T5670 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-2677M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2677M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Shaders 96
-- Technology 32 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Execution units 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Generation 6
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 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.
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
-- Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 17 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo T5670 is manufactured using a 65 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 i7-2677M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 280 $
65 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
PGA 478 Socket BGA 1023
Merom (Core) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
-- Release date Q2/2011
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux