Celeron Dual-Core T3100 vs Core 2 Duo E6550

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E6550
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.56
Celeron Dual-Core T3100
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.74
+32.1%

Celeron Dual-Core T3100 outperforms Core 2 Duo E6550 by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E6550 and Celeron Dual-Core T3100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28212665
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Celeron Dual-Core
Power efficiency0.822.00
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release dateJuly 2007 (17 years ago)1 September 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E6550 and Celeron Dual-Core T3100 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 speed2.33 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.33 GHz1.9 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache64 KB128 KB
L2 cache4 MB1 MB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography65 nm45 nm
Die size143 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °C105 °C
Number of transistors291 million410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E6550 and Celeron Dual-Core T3100 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
SocketPLGA775BGA479, PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E6550 and Celeron Dual-Core T3100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
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 E6550 and Celeron Dual-Core T3100 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 E6550 and Celeron Dual-Core T3100 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E6550 and Celeron Dual-Core T3100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no 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.

Core 2 Duo E6550 0.56
Celeron Dual-Core T3100 0.74
+32.1%

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 E6550 896
Celeron Dual-Core T3100 1174
+31%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.56 0.74
Chip lithography 65 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

Celeron Dual-Core T3100 has a 32.1% higher aggregate performance score, a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Celeron Dual-Core T3100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E6550 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Duo E6550 is a desktop processor while Celeron Dual-Core T3100 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E6550 and Celeron Dual-Core T3100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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