Core 2 Duo E8700
Intel
PassMark
2,212
Performance
Budget
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Core 2 Duo E8700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 November 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,212 points.
Specifications
General
- Type
- desktop
- Designer
- Intel
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- Release date
- 30 November 2009 (16 years ago)
- Architecture codename
- Wolfdale (2008−2010)
- Performance ranking position
- 2503
Technical
- Cores
- 2
- Threads
- 2
- Die size
- 107 mm2
- L1 cache
- 64 kB (per core)
- L2 cache
- 6 MB (total)
- Max frequency
- 3.5 GHz
- 64-bit support
- +
- Base frequency
- 3.5 GHz
- Transistor count
- 410 million
- Process technology
- 45 nm
- Max case temperature (TCase)
- 72 °C
Compatibility
- Socket
- LGA775
- Power consumption (TDP)
- 65 Watt
- Max processors in config
- 1
Memory
- RAM types
- DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard
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