AMD A10-6790K | Intel Core2 Duo E6700 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A10-6790K and the Intel Core2 Duo E6700 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD A10-6790K 4 core processor released in Q4/2013 with the Intel Core2 Duo E6700 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2006. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Intel Core2 Duo (29) |
AMD A10-6000 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Richland (Piledriver) | Architecture | Conroe (Core) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A10-6790K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.10 GHz (4.30 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 clocks with 2.66 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD A10-6790K | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E6700 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.10 GHz | Frequency | 2.66 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon HD 8670D | GPU | no iGPU |
0.84 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
6 | Compute units | -- |
384 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.2 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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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AMD Radeon HD 8670D | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD A10-6790K, while the Intel Core2 Duo E6700 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD A10-6790K | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E6700 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD A10-6790K has a TDP of 100 W. The TDP of the Intel Core2 Duo E6700 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD A10-6790K | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E6700 |
100 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A10-6790K has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core2 Duo E6700 is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 65 nm. |
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AMD A10-6790K | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E6700 |
32 nm | Technology | 65 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 |
FM2 | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2013 | Release date | Q3/2006 |
110 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6700
2C 2T @ 2.66 GHz |
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6700
2C 2T @ 2.66 GHz |
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6700
2C 2T @ 2.66 GHz |
AMD A10-6790K
AMD Radeon HD 8670D @ 0.84 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6700
@ 0.00 GHz |
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6700
2C 2T @ 2.66 GHz |
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6700
2C 2T @ 2.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A10-6790K | Intel Core2 Duo E6700 |
Unknown | Unknown |