Intel Core2 Duo E8700 vs Intel Core2 Duo T5550

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Intel Core2 Duo E8700 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core2 Duo T5550
Intel Core2 Duo E8700 Intel Core2 Duo T5550

CPU comparison

Intel Core2 Duo E8700 or Intel Core2 Duo T5550 - 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 E8700 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E8700 was released in Q1/2009.

The Intel Core2 Duo T5550 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 Core2 Duo T5550 was released in .
Intel Core2 Duo (29) Family Intel Celeron (165)
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14) CPU group Intel Core 2 Duo L7000/SL7000/T5000/U7000 (18)
2 Generation 1
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Merom (Core)
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E8700 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz. The Intel Core2 Duo T5550 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.83 GHz.

Intel Core2 Duo E8700 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo T5550
2 Cores 2
2 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? No
3.50 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 E8700 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo T5550
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

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 E8700 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo T5550 can connect up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels.

Intel Core2 Duo E8700 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo T5550
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory
16 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 0
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth --
No ECC No
6.00 MB L2 Cache 2.00 MB
-- L3 Cache --
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core2 Duo E8700 has a TDP of 65 W, that of the Intel Core2 Duo T5550 is 35 W.

Intel Core2 Duo E8700 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo T5550
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E8700 has a 6.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core2 Duo T5550 cache has a total of 2.00 MB.

Intel Core2 Duo E8700 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo T5550
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, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
LGA 775 Socket PGA 478
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
No AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Q1/2009 Release date
-- 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 E8700 Intel Core2 Duo E8700
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz
512 (100%)
Intel Core2 Duo T5550 Intel Core2 Duo T5550
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 E8700 Intel Core2 Duo E8700
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz
941 (100%)
Intel Core2 Duo T5550 Intel Core2 Duo T5550
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 E8700 Intel Core2 Duo E8700
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz
1376 (100%)
Intel Core2 Duo T5550 Intel Core2 Duo T5550
2C 2T @ 1.83 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core2 Duo E8700 Intel Core2 Duo T5550
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