Ultra 7 265K vs Duo T2600

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Aggregate performance score

Core Duo T2600
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.29
Core Ultra 7 265K
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.22
+12734%

Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms Core Duo T2600 by a whopping 12734% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Duo T2600 and Core Ultra 7 265K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking312585
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data94.56
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core Duono data
Power efficiency0.8828.16
Architecture codenameYonah (2005−2006)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date5 January 2006 (18 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$440$394

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Duo T2600 and Core Ultra 7 265K 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads220
Base clock speed2.16 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.16 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus rate667 MHzno data
L1 cache0 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm3 nm
Die size90 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors151 Million17,800 million
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range1.1625V - 1.3Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core Duo T2600 and Core Ultra 7 265K 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
SocketPPGA478, PBGA479FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)31 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Duo T2600 and Core Ultra 7 265K. 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-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE32 Bitno 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 Duo T2600 and Core Ultra 7 265K 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 Duo T2600 and Core Ultra 7 265K are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Duo T2600 and Core Ultra 7 265K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1DDR5-6400
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data2 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Duo T2600 and Core Ultra 7 265K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Duo T2600 and Core Ultra 7 265K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Duo T2600 and Core Ultra 7 265K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Duo T2600 and Core Ultra 7 265K.

PCIe versionno data5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Duo T2600 0.29
Ultra 7 265K 37.22
+12734%

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.

Duo T2600 460
Ultra 7 265K 59116
+12751%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.29 37.22
Recency 5 January 2006 24 October 2024
Physical cores 2 20
Threads 2 20
Chip lithography 65 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 31 Watt 125 Watt

Duo T2600 has 303.2% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 265K, on the other hand, has a 12734.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 18 years, 900% more physical cores and 900% more threads, and a 2066.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 265K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Duo T2600 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Duo T2600 is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 7 265K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Duo T2600 and Core Ultra 7 265K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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