Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2-core LGA 775
Intel
33 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 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
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core 2 Duo | Xeon Gold |
| Model | E6420 | 6526Y |
| Codename | Conroe | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 65★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 16★ |
| Threads | 2 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 4 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR2 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 775 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 80★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 195 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
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
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2-core LGA 7750.170score per dollar
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 46770.037score per dollar
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2-core LGA 775 offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: HP Xeon 6526Y
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 24 specs.
