Product Comparison: Intel Pentium E6800 vs Intel Core 2 Duo E8400


General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Pentium E6800
Core 2 Duo E8400
Origin
Malaysia
China
About the Product
The dual-core Intel Pentium processor delivers enhanced desktop performance, lower power consumption and powerful multi-tasking for your daily work.
Intel Core 2 Duo processors, manufactured using 45nm manufacturing technology, are characterized by high performance, speed and energy efficiency. The CPU supports Intel HD Boost technology and is up to 70% faster when processing high-definition video. Works at a clock frequency of 3GHz.
Package Size
Height
5.67 in.
6.7 in.
Width
5.08 in.
6.1 in.
Depth
3.11 in.
3.9 in.
Weight
0.97 lbs.
0.85 lbs.
Details
Socket
LGA775
LGA775
Lithography
45 nm
45 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Wolfdale
Wolfdale
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Pentium E6800 CPU Processor
  • Installing socket 775 is easier than socket 771. Great processor.
  • The box cooler is installed easily, the processor is cold. Great socket.
  • Nice socket from Intel, easy to install. The cooler also installed without problems.
  • Works well. I installed it the first time, there were no difficulties.
  • Socket 775 is already obsolete, there are options with better performance.
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 CPU Processor
  • Installation a bit rough. Before doing anything read carefully the installation manual.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
2
2
CPU Threads
2
2
Clock Speed
3.33 GHz
3 GHz
Max TDP
65 W
65 W
Max Temperature
74.1 °C
72.4 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Pentium E6800 CPU Processor
  • Low price, excellent overclocking, acceptable performance. I like this Pentium.
  • I put this processor instead of the old Core 2 Duo E4500. The difference in frequency became noticeable immediately.
  • Excellent CPU, does not get hot, works fast, 2 cores are quite powerful.
  • Recently I wanted to overclock it, but it immediately began to overheat.
  • In the idle time it gets very hot.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
2000 kB
6000 kB
Max Memory Size
16 GB
16 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
10.6 GB/s
10.6 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Pentium E6800 CPU Processor
  • Good cache size for Pentium.
  • I like that this processor supports DD3.
  • 2MB of cache is enough for everyday tasks.
  • Works fast, powerful frequency, full cache. I hope this processor will last for a long time.
  • The Pentium is already outdated, although it has 2 MB of cache, but this will not change the situation.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
No
No
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
FCC, CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
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