Intel Atom C3708 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850

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Intel Atom C3708 or Intel Atom C3708 – 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 Intel Atom C3708 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3708, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Extreme series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C3708 Name Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000
5 Generation 1
Intel Atom Family Intel Core2 Extreme
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3708 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3708 is 1.7 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is 3.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 4
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
8x Cores 4x
1.7 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3708 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
256.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The Intel Atom C3708 is manufactured using a 14 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 QX6850 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
16.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2007
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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BGA 1310 Socket LGA 775
Denverton Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
14 nm Technology 65 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)