Core Ultra 5 238V vs Core 2 Duo T7600

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T7600
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 34 Watt
0.50
Core Ultra 5 238V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
14.04
+2708%

Core Ultra 5 238V outperforms Core 2 Duo T7600 by a whopping 2708% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T7600 and Core Ultra 5 238V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2891525
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Power efficiency1.3978.27
Architecture codenameMerom (2006−2008)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date28 August 2006 (18 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$619no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T7600 and Core Ultra 5 238V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads28
Base clock speed2.33 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.33 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate667 MHz37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm3 nm
Die size143 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors291 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
VID voltage range1.0375V-1.3Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T7600 and Core Ultra 5 238V 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
SocketPBGA479,PPGA478FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)34 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T7600 and Core Ultra 5 238V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology--
TSX-+
Idle States-no data
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FSB parity-no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T7600 and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo T7600 and Core Ultra 5 238V 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 T7600 and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Arc Graphics 130V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.85 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Duo T7600 and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Duo T7600 and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Duo T7600 and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo T7600 and Core Ultra 5 238V.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.50 14.04
Recency 28 August 2006 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 65 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 34 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 5 238V has a 2708% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 18 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 2066.7% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 238V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T7600 in performance tests.


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