Intel Pentium E6300 vs Intel Core2 Duo E6540

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Intel Pentium E6300 or Intel Pentium E6300 – 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 E6300 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E6300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6540 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E6540, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Pentium E6300 Name Intel Core2 Duo E6540
2 Generation 1
Intel Pentium E5000/E6000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Pentium Family Intel Core2 Duo
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium E6300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E6300 is 2.8 GHz
The Intel Core2 Duo E6540 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6540 is 2.33 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2 Threads 2
2x Penryn Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.33 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium E6300 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6540 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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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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-- AV1 --
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Memory & PCIe

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

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.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Pentium E6300 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 E6540 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Conroe (Core)
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
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0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
45 nm Technology 65 nm
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2009 Release date Q3/2007
2.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux