Intel Core2 Duo E7400 vs Intel Core Duo L2500

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Intel Core2 Duo E7400 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core Duo L2500
Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Intel Core Duo L2500

CPU comparison

Intel Core2 Duo E7400 or Intel Core Duo L2500 - 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 Core Duo L2500 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.83 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels. The Intel Core Duo L2500 was released in Q1/2006.
Intel Core2 Duo (29) Family Intel Core Duo (4)
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14) CPU group Intel Core Duo L2000/U2000 (4)
2 Generation 0
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Yonah
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- 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 Core Duo L2500 has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core Duo L2500 is at 1.83 GHz.

Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Characteristic Intel Core Duo L2500
2 Cores 2
2 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? No
2.80 GHz Frequency 1.83 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Characteristic Intel Core Duo L2500
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 or Intel Core Duo L2500 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
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- 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 Core Duo L2500 supports up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to --.

Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Characteristic Intel Core Duo L2500
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory
16 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 0
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth --
No ECC No
3.00 MB L2 Cache 2.00 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 Core Duo L2500 has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Characteristic Intel Core Duo L2500
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E7400 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The Intel Core Duo L2500 is manufactured in 65 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache.

Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Characteristic Intel Core Duo L2500
45 nm Technology 65 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-32 (32 bit)
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions --
LGA 775 Socket BGA 479
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
No AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows, Linux
Q4/2008 Release date Q1/2006
-- Release price --
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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 Core Duo L2500 Intel Core Duo L2500
2C 2T @ 1.83 GHz
0 (0%)

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 Core Duo L2500 Intel Core Duo L2500
2C 2T @ 1.83 GHz
0 (0%)

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 Core Duo L2500 Intel Core Duo L2500
2C 2T @ 1.83 GHz
0 (0%)

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 Core Duo L2500 Intel Core Duo L2500
2C 2T @ 1.83 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core2 Duo E7400 Intel Core Duo L2500
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