Intel Core2 Duo E6550 vs Intel Core2 Duo E6320

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Intel Core2 Duo E6550 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core2 Duo E6320
Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Intel Core2 Duo E6320

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core2 Duo E6550 and the Intel Core2 Duo E6320 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core2 Duo E6550 2 core processor released in Q3/2007 with the Intel Core2 Duo E6320 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2007.
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
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-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E6550 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.33 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Core2 Duo E6320 clocks with 1.86 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E6320
2 Cores 2
2 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
2.33 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E6320
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-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
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-- DirectX Version --

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core2 Duo E6550, while the Intel Core2 Duo E6320 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E6320
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 4.00 MB
-- L3 Cache --
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core2 Duo E6550 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Core2 Duo E6320 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E6320
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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-- TDP down --
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Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E6550 has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 65 nm. The cache of Intel Core2 Duo E6320 is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 65 nm.

Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E6320
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
Q3/2007 Release date Q2/2007
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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.
Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Intel Core2 Duo E6550
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz
342 (100%)
Intel Core2 Duo E6320 Intel Core2 Duo E6320
2C 2T @ 1.86 GHz
270 (79%)

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.
Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Intel Core2 Duo E6550
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz
625 (100%)
Intel Core2 Duo E6320 Intel Core2 Duo E6320
2C 2T @ 1.86 GHz
483 (77%)

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.
Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Intel Core2 Duo E6550
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz
793 (100%)
Intel Core2 Duo E6320 Intel Core2 Duo E6320
2C 2T @ 1.86 GHz
592 (75%)

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.
Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Intel Core2 Duo E6550
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz
379 (100%)
Intel Core2 Duo E6320 Intel Core2 Duo E6320
2C 2T @ 1.86 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Intel Core2 Duo E6320
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