Core i3-1115G4 vs Core 2 Duo E6400

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E6400
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.51
Core i3-1115G4
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
3.96
+676%

Core i3-1115G4 outperforms Core 2 Duo E6400 by a whopping 676% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E6400 and Core i3-1115G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28821461
Place by popularitynot in top-10054
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency0.7212.90
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release dateJuly 2006 (18 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E6400 and Core i3-1115G4 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads24
Base clock speed2.13 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.13 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz4 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size143 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature61 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors291 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E6400 and Core i3-1115G4 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
SocketLGA775,PLGA775FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E6400 and Core i3-1115G4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E6400 and Core i3-1115G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E6400 and Core i3-1115G4 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E6400 and Core i3-1115G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR4
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data48

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Duo E6400 and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Duo E6400 and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Duo E6400 and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E6400 and Core i3-1115G4.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 E6400 0.51
i3-1115G4 3.96
+676%

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 E6400 780
i3-1115G4 6053
+676%

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.

Core 2 Duo E6400 233
i3-1115G4 1564
+571%

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.

Core 2 Duo E6400 374
i3-1115G4 3050
+716%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.51 3.96
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 28 Watt

i3-1115G4 has a 676.5% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1115G4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E6400 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Duo E6400 is a desktop processor while Core i3-1115G4 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E6400 and Core i3-1115G4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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