Core 2 Duo E7200 vs Core 2 Duo E6700
Aggregate performance score
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Duo E6700 and Core 2 Duo E7200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2685 | 2682 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.98 | 5.95 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | Core 2 Duo (Desktop) | no data |
| Architecture codename | Conroe (2006−2007) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| Release date | no data | April 2008 (16 years ago) |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Core 2 Duo E7200 has 507% better value for money than Core 2 Duo E6700.
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Duo E6700 and Core 2 Duo E7200 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 2 | 2 |
| Boost clock speed | 2.66 GHz | 2.53 GHz |
| Bus support | 1066 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 64 KB |
| L2 cache | no data | 3 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | no data | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 45 nm |
| Die size | no data | 82 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 74 °C |
| Number of transistors | no data | 228 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Duo E6700 and Core 2 Duo E7200 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 configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | no data | 775 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E6700 and Core 2 Duo E7200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E6700 and Core 2 Duo E7200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
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.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Core 2 Duo E7200 outperforms Core 2 Duo E6700 by 1% in Passmark.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 41%
Core 2 Duo E6700 outperforms Core 2 Duo E7200 by 8% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 41%
Core 2 Duo E6700 outperforms Core 2 Duo E7200 by 12% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
Pros & cons summary
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 45 nm |
Core 2 Duo E7200 has a 44.4% more advanced lithography process.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Duo E6700 and Core 2 Duo E7200.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E6700 and Core 2 Duo E7200, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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