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Intel Core 2 Performance, Overclocking, Power Usage Review

CPU by piotke @ 2006-07-14

The most anticipated CPU of the year is here! Intel has released the Core 2 which promises amazing performance at low watts. Does it live up to expectations? Find out in this review where we focus on overclocking, CPU scaling and power consumption.

Futuremark 3DMarks

Futuremark 3DMarks

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3DMark2001SE is dated but still gives you a good idea of raw system performance as it relies heavily on CPU and Memory speed. To no surprise, Conroe takes the lead, the Pentium D has a small lead of the Yonah @ 2.16Ghz.

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3DMark03 is known for being less CPU dependant and here you see a smaller lead for the Conroe.

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The latest 3DMarks see noticeable score increase with the new CPU although the Core Duo at 2.6Ghz is nearly catching up. Those of you who are into benchmarking and like to brag with high scores, the Core 2 technology has your name written all over it.

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