Intel Core2 Duo E6420 vs Intel Core2 Duo E4600
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CPU comparisonIntel Core2 Duo E6420 or Intel Core2 Duo E4600 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.13 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 was released in Q2/2007. The Intel Core2 Duo E4600 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E4600 was released in Q4/2007. |
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| Intel Core2 Duo (29) | Family | Intel Core2 Duo (29) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15) |
| 1 | Generation | 1 |
| Conroe (Core) | Architecture | Conroe (Core) |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core2 Duo E6420 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.13 GHz. The Intel Core2 Duo E4600 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. |
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| Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E4600 |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 2 | Threads | 2 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
| 2.13 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core2 Duo E6420 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E4600 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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| Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E4600 |
| DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
| 16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
| No | ECC | No |
| 4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
| -- | L3 Cache | -- |
| -- | PCIe version | -- |
| -- | PCIe lanes | -- |
| -- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 has a TDP of 65 W, that of the Intel Core2 Duo E4600 is 65 W. |
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| Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E4600 |
| 65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core2 Duo E6420 has a 4.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core2 Duo E4600 cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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| Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E4600 |
| 65 nm | Technology | 65 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 |
| LGA 775 | Socket | LGA 775 |
| VT-x | Virtualization | VT-x |
| No | AES-NI | No |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Q2/2007 | Release date | Q4/2007 |
| -- | Release price | -- |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E4600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E4600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E4600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E4600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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| Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | Intel Core2 Duo E4600 |
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