Intel Core2 Duo E7400 vs Intel Core2 Extreme X6800

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Intel Core2 Duo E7400 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800

CPU comparison

Intel Core2 Duo E7400 or Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 - 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 E7400 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 was released in Q4/2008.

The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.93 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 was released in Q3/2006.
Intel Core2 Duo (29) Family Intel Core2 Extreme (7)
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14) CPU group Intel Core 2 Extreme X6000 (1)
2 Generation 1
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Conroe (Core)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
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-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E7400 is 2.80 GHz while the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 is at 2.93 GHz.

Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Characteristic Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
2 Cores 2
2 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
2.80 GHz Frequency 2.93 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 E7400 Characteristic Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
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-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 or Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

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

The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s.

Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Characteristic Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
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
3.00 MB L2 Cache 4.00 MB
-- L3 Cache --
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core2 Duo E7400 is 65 W, while the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 has a TDP of 75 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Characteristic Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 75 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 is manufactured in 65 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache.

Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Characteristic Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
45 nm Technology 65 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions MMX, SSE2, SSE3
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
No AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2008 Release date Q3/2006
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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 E7400 Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
437 (100%)
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
417 (95%)

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 E7400 Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
765 (100%)
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
746 (98%)

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 E7400 Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
1031 (100%)
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
942 (91%)

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 E7400 Intel Core2 Duo E7400
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
453 (100%)
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
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