Core Duo T2300 vs Core 2 Duo E6700

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E6700
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.62
+210%
Core Duo T2300
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.20

Core 2 Duo E6700 outperforms Core Duo T2300 by a whopping 210% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700 and Core Duo T2300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27893229
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Duo (Desktop)Core Duo
Power efficiency0.900.61
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Yonah (2005−2006)
Release dateno dataJanuary 2006 (18 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700 and Core Duo T2300 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)
Threads22
Base clock speedno data1.66 GHz
Boost clock speed2.66 GHz1.66 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz667 MHz
L1 cache64 KB0 KB
L2 cache4 MB2 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm65 nm
Die size143 mm290 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors291 million151 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data1.1625V - 1.3V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700 and Core Duo T2300 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
Socket775PPGA478, PBGA479
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700 and Core Duo T2300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data32 Bit
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700 and Core Duo T2300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700 and Core Duo T2300 are enumerated here.

VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700 and Core Duo T2300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR1

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 E6700 0.62
+210%
Duo T2300 0.20

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 E6700 990
+205%
Duo T2300 325

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Duo E6700 2354
+70.6%
Duo T2300 1380

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.62 0.20
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 31 Watt

Core 2 Duo E6700 has a 210% higher aggregate performance score.

Duo T2300, on the other hand, has 109.7% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo E6700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Duo T2300 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Duo E6700 is a desktop processor while Core Duo T2300 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E6700 and Core Duo T2300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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