Core 2 Duo T6570 vs Core i7-6950X

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6950X and Core 2 Duo T6570 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	688	not rated
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	0.88	no data
Market segment	Desktop processor	Laptop
Series	Intel Core i7 (Desktop)	Intel Core 2 Duo
Architecture codename	Broadwell-E (2016)	Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date	10 March 2016 (8 years ago)	1 January 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$1,723	no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6950X and Core 2 Duo T6570 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 cores	10 (Deca-Core)	2 (Dual-core)
Threads	20	2
Base clock speed	3 GHz	2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed	4 GHz	2.1 GHz
Bus rate	9.6 GT/s / QPI	800 MHz
L1 cache	320 KB	no data
L2 cache	2.5 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	25 MB	2 MB
Chip lithography	14 nm	45 nm
Die size	246 mm2	107 mm2
Maximum core temperature	no data	100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	no data
Number of transistors	3200 Million	410 Million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-
Unlocked multiplier	+	-
VID voltage range	no data	1V-1.25V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6950X and Core 2 Duo T6570 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 configuration	1	no data
Socket	FCLGA2011	PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)	140 Watt	35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6950X and Core 2 Duo T6570. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	-
AVX	+	-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	-
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	no data
Idle States	+	no data
Smart Response	+	no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0	+	no data
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-6950X and Core 2 Duo T6570 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	+	no data
EDB	+	+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6950X and Core 2 Duo T6570 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6950X and Core 2 Duo T6570. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4	no data
Maximum memory size	128 GB	no data
Max memory channels	4	no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6950X and Core 2 Duo T6570.

PCIe version	3.0	no data
PCI Express lanes	40	no 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.

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Pros & cons summary

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Recency	10 March 2016	1 January 2009
Physical cores	10	2
Threads	20	2
Chip lithography	14 nm	45 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	140 Watt	35 Watt

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