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.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core2 Duo T5670 Name Intel Core i7-2677M
Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
1 Generation 2
 
 

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.
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
None None 2.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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 (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Execution units 12
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 96
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 6
-- Technology 32 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 No
-- VP9 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
-- Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release date Q2/2011
PGA 478 Socket BGA 1023
2.0 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 --
Merom (Core) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price 280 $
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
65 nm Technology 32 nm