Core 2 Duo E6700 vs PRO A12-8870

Aggregate performance score

PRO A12-8870
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.53
+289%

PRO A12-8870 outperforms Core 2 Duo E6700 by a whopping 289% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing PRO A12-8870 and Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17522769
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataCore 2 Duo (Desktop)
Power efficiency3.550.91
Architecture codenameCarrizo (2015−2018)Conroe (2006−2007)
Release dateOctober 2016 (8 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

PRO A12-8870 and Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.7 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz2.66 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
L2 cache2048 KBno data
Chip lithography28 nm65 nm
Die size250 mm2no data
Number of transistors3,100 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on PRO A12-8870 and Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM4no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by PRO A12-8870 and Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by PRO A12-8870 and Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by PRO A12-8870 and Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400no data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 Graphicsno data
iGPU core count8no data
Enduron/a-
Switchable graphics+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of PRO A12-8870 and Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPortn/a-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by PRO A12-8870 and Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by PRO A12-8870 and Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6700.

PCIe version3.0no 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.

PRO A12-8870 2.53
+289%
Core 2 Duo E6700 0.65

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.

PRO A12-8870 3869
+291%
Core 2 Duo E6700 990

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.53 0.65
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 28 nm 65 nm

PRO A12-8870 has a 289.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 132.1% more advanced lithography process.

The PRO A12-8870 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E6700 in performance tests.


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