Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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
+9.3%
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.43

Core 2 Duo E6420 outperforms Pentium Dual-Core E2180 by a small 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E6420 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29202972
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.680.63
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Allendale (2006−2009)
Release dateApril 2007 (17 years ago)August 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E6420 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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)
Threads22
Base clock speed2.13 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.13 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm65 nm
Die size111 mm277 mm2
Maximum core temperature60 °Cno data
Number of transistors167 million105 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E6420 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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
SocketPLGA775775
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E6420 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E6420 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E6420 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E6420 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

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
+9.3%
Pentium Dual-Core E2180 0.43

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
+10.1%
Pentium Dual-Core E2180 683

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.47 0.43

Core 2 Duo E6420 has a 9.3% higher aggregate performance score.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Duo E6420 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E6420 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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