Core 2 Duo T7250 vs Core i7-4610M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4610M
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
2.03
+351%
Core 2 Duo T7250
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.45

Core i7-4610M outperforms Core 2 Duo T7250 by a whopping 351% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4610M and Core 2 Duo T7250 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19182951
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency5.191.22
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Merom (2006−2008)
Release date1 February 2014 (10 years ago)2 August 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4610M and Core 2 Duo T7250 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 speed3 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s800 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size118 mm2143 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,300 million291 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data1.075V-1.175V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4610M and Core 2 Duo T7250 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
SocketFCPGA946PBGA479,PPGA478
Power consumption (TDP)37 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4610M and Core 2 Duo T7250. 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+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI+no data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i7-4610M and Core 2 Duo T7250 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4610M and Core 2 Duo T7250 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 i7-4610M and Core 2 Duo T7250. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4610M and Core 2 Duo T7250 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4610M and Core 2 Duo T7250 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over DisplayPort30Hz at 4096x2160no data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4610M and Core 2 Duo T7250 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4610M and Core 2 Duo T7250.

PCIe version3no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i7-4610M 2.03
+351%
Core 2 Duo T7250 0.45

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.

i7-4610M 3223
+355%
Core 2 Duo T7250 709

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.

i7-4610M 1030
+375%
Core 2 Duo T7250 217

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.

i7-4610M 1904
+452%
Core 2 Duo T7250 345

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.03 0.45
Recency 1 February 2014 2 August 2007
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 37 Watt 35 Watt

i7-4610M has a 351.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more threads, and a 195.5% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo T7250, on the other hand, has 5.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4610M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T7250 in performance tests.


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