Intel Core i9-11900K | Intel Core2 Duo E8600 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-11900K and the Intel Core2 Duo E8600 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-11900K 8 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the Intel Core2 Duo E8600 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2008. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Intel Core2 Duo (29) |
Intel Core i 11000 (22) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14) |
11 | Generation | 2 |
Rocket Lake S | Architecture | Wolfdale (Penryn) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-10900K | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-12900K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-11900K is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (5.30 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 clocks with 3.33 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-11900K | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E8600 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.33 GHz |
5.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 750 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
12 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
32 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | 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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Intel UHD Graphics 750 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-11900K, while the Intel Core2 Duo E8600 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-11900K | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E8600 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-11900K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Intel Core2 Duo E8600 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-11900K | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E8600 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
251 W @ 56 s | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
95 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-11900K has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core2 Duo E8600 is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-11900K | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E8600 |
14 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE 4.1 |
LGA 1200 | Socket | LGA 775 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q3/2008 |
539 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
Intel UHD Graphics 750 @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C 2T @ 3.33 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-11900K | Intel Core2 Duo E8600 |
Unknown | Unknown |