Core i7-1250U vs Core 2 Duo U7700

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo U7700
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.27
Core i7-1250U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 9 Watt
7.30
+2604%

Core i7-1250U outperforms Core 2 Duo U7700 by a whopping 2604% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo U7700 and Core i7-1250U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3142990
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency2.5676.76
Architecture codenameMerom-2048 (2006−2008)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date27 July 2006 (18 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo U7700 and Core i7-1250U 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads212
Base clock speed1.33 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed1.33 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate533 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size143 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors291 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range0.8V-0.975Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo U7700 and Core i7-1250U 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
SocketPFCBGA1781
Power consumption (TDP)10 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo U7700 and Core i7-1250U. 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-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo U7700 and Core i7-1250U 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 U7700 and Core i7-1250U 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 U7700 and Core i7-1250U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data950 MHz
Execution Unitsno data96

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Duo U7700 and Core i7-1250U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Duo U7700 and Core i7-1250U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Duo U7700 and Core i7-1250U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo U7700 and Core i7-1250U.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data14

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 U7700 0.27
i7-1250U 7.30
+2604%

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 U7700 429
i7-1250U 11601
+2604%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.27 7.30
Recency 27 July 2006 23 February 2022
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 2 12
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 9 Watt

i7-1250U has a 2603.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, 400% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and 11.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1250U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo U7700 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo U7700 and Core i7-1250U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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