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Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 vs Intel Core i5 750

    Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Cpu
    Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
      Intel Core i5 750 Cpu
      Intel Core i5 750
      Editiorial reviews
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      HotHardware takes an in depth look at the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 processor in this article. The E8500 is based on Intel's 45nm Wolfdale core whichRead more
      Intel and AMD are constantly competing to release the best processor hardware at the most affordable prices. Intel’s Core 2 Duo chipset was one of its better ...Read more
      Dual-core gaming delightRead more
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      By: Jonathan Kwan January 21, 2010Read more
      The Core i5 750 is Intel's latest quad-core part based on the 'Lynnfield' architecture, which debuts along the new mainstream LGA1156 platform.Read more
      Intel's entry-level quad lacks HyperThreading but still packs a hefty gaming punchRead more
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Intel Core 2 Duo E8500Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
      Intel Core i5 750Intel Core i5 750
      Processor socketLGA 775LGA 1156

      Processor

      Intel Core 2 Duo E8500Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
      Intel Core i5 750Intel Core i5 750
      Clock speed3.16 GHz2.66 GHz
      Number of cores24
      Thermal Design Power (TDP)65.0 W95.0 W
      Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in

      Memory

      Intel Core 2 Duo E8500Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
      Intel Core i5 750Intel Core i5 750
      Cache6 MB8 MB

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