Phenom II X2 B53 vs Core 2 Duo E6750

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E6750
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.64
Phenom II X2 B53
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 80 Watt
0.72
+12.5%

Phenom II X2 B53 outperforms Core 2 Duo E6750 by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E6750 and Phenom II X2 B53 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27572690
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.930.85
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Callisto (2009−2010)
Release dateJuly 2007 (17 years ago)1 October 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E6750 and Phenom II X2 B53 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 speed2.66 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB128 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm45 nm
Die size143 mm2258 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °Cno data
Number of transistors291 million758 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E6750 and Phenom II X2 B53 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
SocketPLGA775AM3
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E6750 and Phenom II X2 B53. 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 E6750 and Phenom II X2 B53 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 E6750 and Phenom II X2 B53 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E6750 and Phenom II X2 B53. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E6750 and Phenom II X2 B53.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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 E6750 0.64
Phenom II X2 B53 0.72
+12.5%

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 E6750 1012
Phenom II X2 B53 1137
+12.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.64 0.72
Chip lithography 65 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 80 Watt

Core 2 Duo E6750 has 23.1% lower power consumption.

Phenom II X2 B53, on the other hand, has a 12.5% higher aggregate performance score, and a 44.4% more advanced lithography process.

The Phenom II X2 B53 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E6750 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E6750 and Phenom II X2 B53, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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