Core 2 Duo U7600 vs Core 2 Duo E7600

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E7600
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.72
+227%
Core 2 Duo U7600
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.22

Core 2 Duo E7600 outperforms Core 2 Duo U7600 by a whopping 227% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E7600 and Core 2 Duo U7600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26803187
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency1.052.08
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Merom-2048 (2006−2008)
Release date10 May 2009 (15 years ago)27 July 2006 (18 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E7600 and Core 2 Duo U7600 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 speed3.06 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed0.07 GHz1.2 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz533 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB
L2 cache3 MB (shared)2 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size82 mm2143 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors228 million291 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625V0.8V-0.975V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E7600 and Core 2 Duo U7600 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
SocketLGA775PBGA479
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E7600 and Core 2 Duo U7600. 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 E7600 and Core 2 Duo U7600 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 E7600 and Core 2 Duo U7600 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E7600 and Core 2 Duo U7600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E7600 and Core 2 Duo U7600.

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.

Core 2 Duo E7600 0.72
+227%
Core 2 Duo U7600 0.22

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 E7600 1150
+231%
Core 2 Duo U7600 347

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 0.22
Recency 10 May 2009 27 July 2006
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 10 Watt

Core 2 Duo E7600 has a 227.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 44.4% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo U7600, on the other hand, has 550% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo E7600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo U7600 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Duo E7600 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo U7600 is a notebook one.


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