Intel Core 2 Duo E6540 processor review

Intel Core 2 Duo E6540

Core 2 Duo E6540 processor released by Intel; release date: Q3'07. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Conroe microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 2. Maximum operating temperature - 72°C. Manufacturing process technology - 65 nm.

Supported socket types: PLGA775. Power consumption (TDP): 65 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4766
969
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
154624
808
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 969
PassMark - CPU mark 808

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Conroe
Launch date Q3'07
Place in performance rating 2230
Processor Number E6540
Series Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status Discontinued
Vertical segment Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 2.33 GHz
Bus Speed 1333 MHz FSB
Die size 143 mm2
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm
Maximum core temperature 72°C
Number of cores 2
Transistor count 291 million
VID voltage range 0.8500V-1.5V

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported PLGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)