Pentium E6500 vs Core 2 Duo P9700

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

1175

Passmark Score

1178

Performance Difference

Core 2 Duo P9700 is 0.3% faster than Pentium E6500

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Core 2 Duo P9700 performs 0.3% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Pentium E6500 and Core 2 Duo P9700.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Pentium E6500 and Core 2 Duo P9700

Intel

Pentium E6500

The Pentium E6500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,175 points. Launch price was $50.

General Information

Type:desktop
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$50
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:9 August 2009 (16 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Wolfdale (2008−2010)
Performance Ranking Position:2963

Technical Specifications

Cores:2
Threads:2
Die Size:82 mm2
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:2 MB (total)
L3 Cache:0 kB
Max Frequency:0.93 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.93 GHz
Transistor Count:228 million
Process Technology:45 nm
Max Core Temperature:74 °C
TensãO Do NúCleo Permitida:0.85V – 1.3625V
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:LGA775
Power Consumption (TDP):65 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Intel

Core 2 Duo P9700

The Core 2 Duo P9700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,178 points. Launch price was $348.

General Information

Type:Para notebooks
Series:Intel Core 2 Duo
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$348
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:2 June 2009 (16 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Penryn (2008−2011)
Performance Ranking Position:2961

Technical Specifications

Cores:2
Threads:2
Die Size:107 mm2
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:6 MB (total)
L3 Cache:6 MB L2 Cache
Max Frequency:2.8 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.8 GHz
Transistor Count:410 million
Process Technology:45 nm
Max Core Temperature:105 °C
Velocidade Dos Pneus:1066 MHz
TensãO Do NúCleo Permitida:1.012V-1.175V
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:PGA478
Power Consumption (TDP):28 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR2, DDR3

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