AMD Athlon II X2 215 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Athlon II X2 215 or AMD Athlon II X2 215 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Athlon II X2 215 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 215, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2006 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Extreme series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
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AMD Athlon II Family Intel Core2 Extreme
AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus) Group Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000
AMD Athlon II X2 215 Name Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X2 215 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 215 is 2.7 GHz
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is 2.66 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X2 215 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
No AES-NI No
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X2 215 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Q3/2009 Release date Q4/2006
Propus Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
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AMD-V Virtualization VT-x
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SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2
45 nm Technology 65 nm
AM3 Socket LGA 775
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB