Xeon 3065 vs Core 2 Duo E4700

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E4700
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.59
+7.3%

Core 2 Duo E4700 outperforms Xeon 3065 by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E4700 and Xeon 3065 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28152848
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency0.860.80
Architecture codenameAllendale (2006−2009)no data
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 years ago)1 October 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E4700 and Xeon 3065 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 cores2 (Dual-core)no data
Threads2no data
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.33 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHzno data
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KBno data
L2 cache2 MBno data
L3 cache0 KB4 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography65 nm65 nm
Die size111 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C72 °C
Number of transistors167 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.5V0.85V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E4700 and Xeon 3065 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 configuration1no data
SocketPLGA775PLGA775
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E4700 and Xeon 3065. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching--
FSB parity--

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E4700 and Xeon 3065 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E4700 and Xeon 3065 are enumerated here.

VT-x-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E4700 and Xeon 3065. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no 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.

Core 2 Duo E4700 0.59
+7.3%
Xeon 3065 0.55

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.

Core 2 Duo E4700 936
+8%
Xeon 3065 867

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.59 0.55

Core 2 Duo E4700 has a 7.3% higher aggregate performance score.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Duo E4700 and Xeon 3065.

Note that Core 2 Duo E4700 is a desktop processor while Xeon 3065 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E4700 and Xeon 3065, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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