Core i7-12650H vs Core 2 Duo E6420

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E6420
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.47
Core i7-12650H
2022
10 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
14.16
+2913%

Core i7-12650H outperforms Core 2 Duo E6420 by a whopping 2913% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E6420 and Core i7-12650H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2920515
Place by popularitynot in top-10081
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency0.6829.76
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release dateApril 2007 (17 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E6420 and Core i7-12650H 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads216
Base clock speed2.13 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.13 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm
Die size111 mm2217 mm2
Maximum core temperature60 °C100 °C
Number of transistors167 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E6420 and Core i7-12650H 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
SocketPLGA775Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E6420 and Core i7-12650H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E6420 and Core i7-12650H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E6420 and Core i7-12650H are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E6420 and Core i7-12650H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) ( - 1400 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E6420 and Core i7-12650H.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Core 2 Duo E6420 0.47
i7-12650H 14.16
+2913%

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.

Core 2 Duo E6420 752
i7-12650H 22493
+2891%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.47 14.16
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 2 16
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 45 Watt

i7-12650H has a 2912.8% higher aggregate performance score, 400% more physical cores and 700% more threads, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12650H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E6420 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Duo E6420 is a desktop processor while Core i7-12650H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E6420 and Core i7-12650H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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