Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 vs Intel Core2 Duo SP9600

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Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 – 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 Xeon E3-1270 v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo SP9600, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 956 socket.
Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 Name Intel Core2 Duo SP9600
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Celeron
5 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group Intel Core 2 Duo P7000/SP9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 is 2.53 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.53 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133 Memory type
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Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 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 25 W watts.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1270 v5 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2009
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
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LGA 1151 Socket BGA 956
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
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Skylake S Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 45 nm