C2D vs. Dual Core

[Mjr Bigguns]

Ok this may be a newb question or have been asked a million times, but is there someplace that lists the actual differences between the intel processors? I haven't kept on top of CPU developments in a few years now.

Mainly looking for what the difference is between 'Dual Core' and 'Core 2 Duo/Extreme/Quad' And codenames Wolfdale/Allendale etc...

 

[coolie_d]

Dual Core = CPU with 2 processors on one die, or 2 processor dies on one chip package.

Core 2 Duo = Intel Core branded CPU, 2nd generation, Dual cores
Core 2 Quad = Intel Core branded CPU, 2nd generation, Quad cores
Core 2 Extreme = Intel Core branded CPU, 2nd generation, Dual or Quad cores depending on model, Enthusiast line with unlocked multiplier

 

[Koslov]

Well the list is pretty elaborate.
I suggest this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Pentium_Dual-Core

at the very bottom you have the complete list with links.

 

[Mjr Bigguns]

Thx for the wikkipedia link, dunno why I didn't think to look there. You can learn just about anything you could wanna know there nowadays.

So from what I'm reading: the main differences are that the 'Dual Core' is meant for the lower end mainstream (between the Celeron and C2D) and the C2D is meant for higher end mainstream/enthusiast market. But the only actual differences are FSB/clockspeeds/L2 Cache/DieSize?

 

[TehQuick]

http://www.intel.com/products/processor/core2duo/index.htm

 

[Digital Viper-X-]

yea the intel dual core is just a worked down version of the core 2 duo, it's pretty close in performance clock for clock in most cases =) but it has lower fsb / less cache and i think some missing stuff like vpro etc.

 

[coolie_d]

Thx for the wikkipedia link, dunno why I didn't think to look there. You can learn just about anything you could wanna know there nowadays.

So from what I'm reading: the main differences are that the 'Dual Core' is meant for the lower end mainstream (between the Celeron and C2D) and the C2D is meant for higher end mainstream/enthusiast market. But the only actual differences are FSB/clockspeeds/L2 Cache/DieSize?

Let's get our terms straight. And i'm not saying that to criticize, but rather to clarify your original post. The "Dual Core" that you are referring to is known as the "Pentium Dual Core", in other words, they've recycled the Pentium name. A dual core the way you stated is a generic term for a dual-core CPU, which includes things such as Athlon X2's, etc. as well as Intel chips.

The Pentium Dual Core is still a Core 2 architecture with lower specs. It could be viewed as sort of a dual-core Celeron in a way; since the Celerons are all single-core (but still Core 2 architecture).

EDIT: the Pentium Dual Cores look to be roughly comparable to the original "Conroe" Core 2 Duos, but with less cache. The high end one has the same size cache as the e6300/e6400 and kill it clockspeed wise.