Core 2 Duo P7370 vs Core i5-670

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-670
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 73 Watt
1.59
+218%
Core 2 Duo P7370
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 25 Watt
0.50

Core i5-670 outperforms Core 2 Duo P7370 by a whopping 218% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-670 and Core 2 Duo P7370 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20942880
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.11no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency2.061.89
Architecture codenameClarkdale (2010−2011)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)1 January 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$252no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-670 and Core 2 Duo P7370 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.46 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.73 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/s1066 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)3 MB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)3 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size81 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors382 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data1V-1.25V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-670 and Core 2 Duo P7370 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
SocketFCLGA1156PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)73 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-670 and Core 2 Duo P7370. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching--
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i5-670 and Core 2 Duo P7370 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-670 and Core 2 Duo P7370 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-670 and Core 2 Duo P7370. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size16.6 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processorsno data
Clear Video HD+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-670 and Core 2 Duo P7370 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-670 and Core 2 Duo P7370.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i5-670 1.59
+218%
Core 2 Duo P7370 0.50

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.

i5-670 2533
+221%
Core 2 Duo P7370 790

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.59 0.50
Recency 7 January 2010 1 January 2009
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 73 Watt 25 Watt

i5-670 has a 218% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo P7370, on the other hand, has 192% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-670 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo P7370 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-670 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo P7370 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-670 and Core 2 Duo P7370, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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