Core 2 Duo E6750 vs A10-6790K

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Aggregate performance score

A10-6790K
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.94
+203%
Core 2 Duo E6750
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.64

A10-6790K outperforms Core 2 Duo E6750 by a whopping 203% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-6790K and Core 2 Duo E6750 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19582774
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.840.93
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)Conroe (2006−2007)
Release date28 October 2013 (11 years ago)July 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A10-6790K and Core 2 Duo E6750 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed4 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz2.67 GHz
Bus rateno data1333 MHz
L1 cache192 KB64 KB
L2 cache4096 KB4 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size246 mm2143 mm2
Maximum core temperature74 °C72 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 million291 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on A10-6790K and Core 2 Duo E6750 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM2PLGA775
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-6790K and Core 2 Duo E6750. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMAFMA4-
AVXAVX-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

A10-6790K and Core 2 Duo E6750 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-6790K and Core 2 Duo E6750 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-6790K and Core 2 Duo E6750. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 8670Dno data
จำนวนพาธไลน์384no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-6790K and Core 2 Duo E6750 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-6790K and Core 2 Duo E6750 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 11no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-6790K and Core 2 Duo E6750.

PCIe version2.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A10-6790K 1.94
+203%
Core 2 Duo E6750 0.64

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A10-6790K 3089
+205%
Core 2 Duo E6750 1014

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

A10-6790K 357
+18.2%
Core 2 Duo E6750 302

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

A10-6790K 850
+72.4%
Core 2 Duo E6750 493

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.94 0.64
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 65 Watt

A10-6790K has a 203.1% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo E6750, on the other hand, has 53.8% lower power consumption.

The A10-6790K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E6750 in performance tests.


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