Intel Core2 Duo E6550 | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core2 Duo E6550 and the Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) 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 Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2023. |
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Intel Core2 Duo (29) | Family | Broadcom BCM (3) |
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15) | CPU group | Broadcom BCM2712 (1) |
1 | Generation | 5 |
Conroe (Core) | Architecture | Cortex-A76 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) clocks with 1.00 GHz (2.40 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6550 | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) |
2 | Cores | 4 |
2 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.33 GHz | Frequency | 1.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.40 GHz |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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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no iGPU | GPU | Broadcom VideoCore VII |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 16 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Broadcom VideoCore VII |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core2 Duo E6550, while the Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6550 | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 4 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 2.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core2 Duo E6550 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) is 12 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6550 | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 88 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core2 Duo E6550 has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 65 nm. The cache of Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6550 | Characteristic | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) |
65 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 775 | Socket | -- |
VT-x | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11 (ARM), Linux |
Q3/2007 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
-- | Release price | 79 $ |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6550
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6550
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6550
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6550
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6550
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
Broadcom VideoCore VII @ 0.80 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6550
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6550
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz |
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Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712)
4C 4T @ 1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6550 | Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) |
Unknown | Raspberry Pi 5 B |