Core 2 Duo T7400 vs Core i3-7020U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7020U
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.63
+240%
Core 2 Duo T7400
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 34 Watt
0.48

Core i3-7020U outperforms Core 2 Duo T7400 by a whopping 240% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Duo T7400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20932915
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency10.281.34
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Merom (2006−2008)
Release date10 April 2018 (6 years ago)28 August 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$286

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Duo T7400 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.16 GHz
Boost clock speed2.3 GHz2.16 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s667 MHz
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache128 KB64 KB
L2 cache512 KB4 MB
L3 cache3 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die sizeno data143 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data291 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data1.1625V-1.3V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Duo T7400 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356,FPBGA1356PBGA479,PPGA478
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt34 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Duo T7400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Duo T7400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Duo T7400 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Duo T7400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 620no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Duo T7400 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Duo T7400 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Duo T7400 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Duo T7400.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no 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.

i3-7020U 1.63
+240%
Core 2 Duo T7400 0.48

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.

i3-7020U 2583
+239%
Core 2 Duo T7400 761

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-7020U 736
+215%
Core 2 Duo T7400 234

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-7020U 1490
+284%
Core 2 Duo T7400 388

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.63 0.48
Recency 10 April 2018 28 August 2006
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 34 Watt

i3-7020U has a 239.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 100% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 126.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-7020U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T7400 in performance tests.


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