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This is my first post on Daniweb. Can anyone tell me any site or blog where i can find a complete comparison of Intel processor. I am confused about Atom, Dual core, Core 2 Duo etc.etc..

I want to learn which processor is the least powerful and which one is the best.

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Short primer and a practical route forward. As asked about Atom, Dual-core and Core 2 Duo, the quickest useful rule is: processor "families" are market segments (ultra‑low‑power, entry/budget, mainstream, high‑end, server) rather than a straight performance ladder — the fastest chip depends on generation and intended use (single‑thread work, multi‑thread jobs, or low‑power mobile). Review databases are the best way to see real rankings; start with a broad list like PassMark CPU Benchmarks and a real‑world single/multi render test such as [Cinebench R23]. ()

Historical context helps interpret names. “Atom” began as Intel’s ultra‑low‑power line (very small TDPs for netbooks/embedded) and has since evolved into modern low‑power SoCs for edge and IoT; specs and use cases vary a lot by model. The Core 2 Duo family was Intel’s mainstream laptop/desktop product in the mid‑2000s and is now an old architecture (still usable for light tasks but far behind modern Core families). For model‑level details see Intel’s Atom family pages and archived Core 2 Duo specs. (intel.com)

Checklist for fair comparisons (apply this to any two model numbers): (1) note architecture/generation and release date; (2) compare cores/threads, base and boost clocks, cache and TDP; (3) check vendor datasheets for platform features; (4) compare multiple independent benchmarks (single‑thread and multi‑thread) and look at laptop reviews for thermal/battery behaviour. For laptop/thin‑and‑light performance and sustained‑load behavior, consult detailed reviews like those on Notebookcheck. (notebookcheck.net)

Tie‑back to the thread: ’s review‑site idea and ’s suggestion to use synthetic tools are good starting points; combine those with a ranking database (PassMark) and a couple of real‑world tests (Cinebench, application benchmarks) to produce a reliable “least powerful → most powerful” ordering for any set of Intel parts. ()

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Hi all,

This is my first post on Daniweb. Can anyone tell me any site or blog where i can find a complete comparison of Intel processor. I am confused about Atom, Dual core, Core 2 Duo etc.etc..

I want to learn which processor is the least powerful and which one is the best.

good links in above post !
Atom is for those little laptops
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Atom.
Dual core is first generation cpu with 2 cpus in one ,core 2 duo is second generation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Core_2

actually you can just use the wikipedia search tool on the left for general answers to most ? you have about cpus

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look up a software called SANDRA. it compares the performance of all current processors against each other.

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