Average Bench: 35.4% (1180th of 1442)

Based on 1,169 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000006FB, AFEBFBFF000006FB Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4700 @ 2.60GHz
Poor: 22%Average: 35.4% Great: 42%
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 39%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard

Poor average bench

The Intel Core2 Duo E4700 averaged 64.5% 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 62.4Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 27.4Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core2 Duo E4700 is just 19.6%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core2 Duo E4700 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 53.8Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 53.3Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 1,169 samples)
Min Avg Max
39 Memory 62.4 73.8
13.8 1-Core 27.4 33.5
22.8 2-Core 51.1 65.9
32.8% 47 Pts
Min Avg Max
27.4 4-Core 52 66.1
28.6 8-Core 53.3 66.2
7% 52.7 Pts
Min Avg Max
28.4 64-Core 53.8 66.6
3.3% 53.8 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
XU1 PROCESSOR, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
Memory 61.8
1-Core 30.6
2-Core 38.2
32% 43.5 Pts
4-Core 40.8
8-Core 41.6
6% 41.2 Pts
64-Core 40.1
2% 40.1 Pts
LGA 775, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
Memory 60.4
1-Core 28.3
2-Core 39
31% 42.6 Pts
4-Core 38.6
8-Core 39.1
5% 38.8 Pts
64-Core 38.9
2% 38.9 Pts
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
Memory 42.8
1-Core 28.4
2-Core 50.6
26% 40.6 Pts
4-Core 53.5
8-Core 55.5
7% 54.5 Pts
64-Core 52.6
3% 52.6 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Typical Core2 Duo E4700 Builds (Compare 59 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 3%
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Desktop
Desktop 38%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
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Motherboard: Foxconn G31MV/G31MV-K

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 42% - Average Total price: $150

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4700 (2M Cache, 2.60 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
Code NameConroe
Launch DateQ1'08
Processor NumberE4700
# of Cores2
Cache2 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography65 nm
VID Voltage Range0.8500V-1.5V
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.6 GHz
Bus Speed800 MHz FSB
Max TDP65 W
FSB ParityNo

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)No
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 Size111 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors167 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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