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Price now 84$ Games supported 76% Price now 49$ Games supported 51% General infoComparing Core i5-2400 and Core 2 Duo E7600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Value for money To get the index we compare the characteristics of the processors and their cost, taking into account the cost of other processors. Technical specsCore i5-2400 and Core 2 Duo E7600 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.
CompatibilityInformation on Core i5-2400 and Core 2 Duo E7600 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.
Technologies and extensionsTechnological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2400 and Core 2 Duo E7600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
Security technologiesCore i5-2400 and Core 2 Duo E7600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
Virtualization technologiesVirtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2400 and Core 2 Duo E7600 are enumerated here.
Memory specsTypes, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2400 and Core 2 Duo E7600. Depending on the motherboards, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Graphics specificationsGeneral parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Graphics interfacesAvailable interfaces and connections of Core i5-2400 and Core 2 Duo E7600 integrated GPUs.
PeripheralsSpecifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2400 and Core 2 Duo E7600.
Benchmark performanceVarious benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better. Overall scoreThis 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.
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. Benchmark coverage: 69% 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. Benchmark coverage: 37% 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. Benchmark coverage: 37% Mining hashratesCryptocurrency mining performance of Core i5-2400 and Core 2 Duo E7600. Usually measured in megahashes per second.
Gaming performanceAdvantages and disadvantages
Judging by the results of synthetic and gaming tests, Technical City recommends Intel Core i5-2400 Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2400 and Core 2 Duo E7600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer. Cast your voteDo you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favourite CPU. Competitors of Core i5-2400 by AMDWe believe that the nearest equivalent to Core i5-2400 from AMD is PRO A12-8870, which is nearly equal in speed and higher by 2 positions in our rating. Here are some closest AMD rivals to Core i5-2400: Competitors of Core 2 Duo E7600 by AMDWe believe that the nearest equivalent to Core 2 Duo E7600 from AMD is Athlon II X2 245e, which is nearly equal in speed and higher by 3 positions in our rating. Here are some closest AMD rivals to Core 2 Duo E7600: Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 100 Similar processor comparisonsWe picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page. User ratingHere you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself. Rate Intel Core i5-2400 on a scale of 1 to 5: Rate Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 on a scale of 1 to 5: Questions and commentsHere you can ask a question about Core i5-2400 or Core 2 Duo E7600, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch. ContentsIs i5 better than Core 2 Duo?Core i5 is better than a core 2 duo. Core2 Duo and Quad (and Extreme) don't have a lot of features these days such as hyperthreading etc. Of course it'll all depend on which generation of Core i5 you're looking at. To understand Intel's Core i3/i5 and i7 processors you should watch a Techquickie episode on it.
Is Core 2 Duo a good processor?Core 2 DUO Processors
The Dual-Core Processor is comparatively much better than all of its previous processors. The Core 2 DUO processor performs much better than the Dual Core processor because it consists of a better overclock ability than the Dual Core Processor.
Can you replace a Core 2 Duo with i5?The simple answer: No, you can't. You'll need a whole new computer. The complex answer (in Intel land; AMD is a bit different): A motherboard will not support a newer CPU without a firmware (BIOS/UEFI) update.
Is dual core the same as i5?Developed and manufactured by Intel, the Core i5 is a computer processor, available as dual-core or quad-core. It can be used in both desktop and laptop computers, and is one of four types of processors in the "i" (Intel Core family) series.
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