Intel Pentium E5500 vs Intel Core2 Duo E8600

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Pentium E5500 or Intel Pentium E5500 – 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 Pentium E5500 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E5500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E8600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
2 Generation 2
Intel Pentium Family Intel Core2 Duo
Intel Pentium E5000/E6000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
Intel Pentium E5500 Name Intel Core2 Duo E8600
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium E5500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E5500 is 2.8 GHz
The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8600 is 3.33 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.33 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Penryn Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium E5500 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1333, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
No AES-NI No
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No ECC No
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The Intel Pentium E5500 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 Core2 Duo E8600 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q2/2010 Release date Q3/2008
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
45 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB