Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 vs Intel Core2 Duo E6540

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Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core2 Duo E6540
Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Intel Core2 Duo E6540

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 and the Intel Core2 Duo E6540 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 2 core processor released in Q1/2009 with the Intel Core2 Duo E6540 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2007.
Intel Celeron (165) Family Intel Core2 Duo (29)
Intel Core 2 Duo L7000/SL7000/T5000/U7000 (18) CPU group Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15)
1 Generation 1
Merom (Core) Architecture Conroe (Core)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.13 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Core2 Duo E6540 clocks with 2.33 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E6540
2 Cores 2
2 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.13 GHz Frequency 2.33 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 SL9600 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E6540
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

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
-- 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

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 0 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core2 Duo SL9600, while the Intel Core2 Duo E6540 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E6540
Memory DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
Max. Memory 16 GB
0 Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
-- 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 SL9600 has a TDP of 17 W. The TDP of the Intel Core2 Duo E6540 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E6540
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
105 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 65 nm. The cache of Intel Core2 Duo E6540 is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 65 nm.

Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Characteristic Intel Core2 Duo E6540
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
BGA 956 Socket LGA 775
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
No AES-NI No
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2009 Release date Q3/2007
-- 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 SL9600 Intel Core2 Duo SL9600
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core2 Duo E6540 Intel Core2 Duo E6540
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz
342 (100%)

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 SL9600 Intel Core2 Duo SL9600
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core2 Duo E6540 Intel Core2 Duo E6540
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz
625 (100%)

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 SL9600 Intel Core2 Duo SL9600
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core2 Duo E6540 Intel Core2 Duo E6540
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz
793 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core2 Duo SL9600 Intel Core2 Duo E6540
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