Intel Core2 Solo U2200 vs Intel Core i7-12700E

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Intel Core2 Solo U2200 or Intel Core2 Solo U2200 – 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 Solo U2200 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 1 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Solo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Solo U2200, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700E features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core2 Solo U2200 Name Intel Core i7-12700E
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Solo Family Intel Core i7
1 Generation 12
Intel Core 2 Solo U2000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Solo U2200 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 1 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Solo U2200 is 1.2 GHz
The processor has one core only.
The Intel Core i7-12700E has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 4.8 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
1 CPU Cores 12
1x Core Cores None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 4x Gracemont
1.2 GHz Frequency None
None None 8x Golden Cove
None None 1.6 GHz
None None 2.1 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
1 Threads 20
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Solo U2200 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-12700E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Release date Q4/2021
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 10 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Execution units 32
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
-- Generation 11
-- Shaders 256
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- 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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
8.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 5.5 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 65 W watts.
5.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 180 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Solo U2200 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 i7-12700E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Merom (Core) Architecture Alder Lake S
1.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
-- Release price 344 $
Q3/2007 Release date Q1/2022
0 bytes L3-Cache 25.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
65 nm Technology 10 nm
PGA 478 Socket LGA 1700
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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