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Core2 Duo E6540

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2 Cores, @2.33 GHz, Conroe.
Release date ≈ Q2 2015.

Average Bench: 37.7% (1139th of 1456)

Based on 106 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000006FB Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6540 @ 2.33GHz
Poor: 27%Average: 37.7% Great: 42%
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 41%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard

Popular builds with this CPU

Poor average bench

The Intel Core2 Duo E6540 averaged 62.2% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 67.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 25.3Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core2 Duo E6540 is just 15.8%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core2 Duo E6540 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 50.1Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 48.1Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 106 samples)
Rank 113937.7%
Min Avg Max
45.1 Memory 67.9 77.4
18.4 1-Core 25.3 30.2
28.3 2-Core 47.3 58.3
33.7% 46.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
32.2 4-Core 47.5 57.4
31.9 8-Core 48.1 57.3
6.35% 47.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
38.3 64-Core 50.1 58.4
3.1% 50.1 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.35 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
40.4% Average
Memory 71.1
1-Core 30.1
2-Core 60.5
37% 53.9 Pts
4-Core 60.4
8-Core 60
8% 60.2 Pts
64-Core 60
4% 60 Pts
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.35 GHz
40.1% Average
Memory 71.5
1-Core 29.6
2-Core 51.6
36% 50.9 Pts
4-Core 54.1
8-Core 54.2
7% 54.2 Pts
64-Core 57.2
4% 57.2 Pts
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.35 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
39.5% Below average
Memory 70
1-Core 24.8
2-Core 54
35% 49.6 Pts
4-Core 55.4
8-Core 56.3
7% 55.8 Pts
64-Core 56.3
4% 56.3 Pts
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.35 GHz
22.5% Poor
Memory 37.6
1-Core 20
2-Core 44.4
22% 34 Pts
4-Core 43.3
8-Core 47.3
6% 45.3 Pts
64-Core 52.4
3% 52.4 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.35 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
20.7% Poor
Memory 37
1-Core 14.3
2-Core 21.8
18% 24.4 Pts
4-Core 27.3
8-Core 31.8
4% 29.5 Pts
64-Core 31.7
2% 31.7 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,122,874 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 38%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Intel DG31PR

CPU
Core2 Duo E6540IntelBench 38%, 106 samples1x
GPU
GeForce GT 610NvidiaBench 2%, 62,458 samples4x
GeForce 210NvidiaBench 1%, 98,254 samples4x
GeForce 9400 GTNvidiaBench 1%, 12,718 samples4x
SSD
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples6x
P4-120 120GBBench 63%, 1,681 samples3x
540s Series 480GBIntelBench 82%, 4,519 samples2x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples42x
3GBUnknownBench 14%, 81,553 samples7x
1x2GBUnknownBench 17%, 99,586 samples7x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 32% - Below average Total price: $38

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6540 (4M Cache, 2.33 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Code NameConroe
Launch DateQ3'07
Processor NumberE6540
# of Cores2
Cache4 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography65 nm
VID Voltage Range0.8500V-1.5V
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.33 GHz
Bus Speed1333 MHz FSB
Max TDP65 W
FSB ParityNo

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Demand Based SwitchingNo

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets SupportedPLGA775
Processing Die Size143 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors291 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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