Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2-core LGA 775
Intel
33 Overall Score
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
Empowered PC
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2-core LGA 775
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
This processor is a fantastic value for overclockers, offering 4MB L2 cache and an 8x multiplier that easily reaches 3.2-3.6GHz. Users praise its performance and stability, noting it outperforms pricier models like the E6600. The included heatsink and fan are a plus, though some wish they hadn't waited for price drops.
Pros
- Excellent overclocking potential
- 4MB L2 cache
- Great value for money
- Stable performance
- Included heatsink and fan
Cons
- No significant cons mentioned
Overclocking potential 6
Value for money 5
Performance 4
Stability 2
Included cooler 1
Price waiting 1
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 | Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core 2 Duo | — |
| Model | E6420 | — |
| Codename | Conroe | — |
| Class | desktop | — |
| Process | 65★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2★ | — |
| Threads | 2★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 4★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR2 | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 775 | — |
| TDP | 65★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2-core LGA 775
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong affordability (66th percentile)
- Below average single thread (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ai (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average multi thread (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
- Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong multi thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2-core LGA 7750.170score per dollar
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X0.090score per dollar
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2-core LGA 775 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
Scores 52 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 2 of 17 specs.
