Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 vs Intel Core i5-10400F

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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 or Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 – 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 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.
The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Intel Core2 Extreme Family Intel Core i5
1 Generation 10
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Name Intel Core i5-10400F
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 12
None None 4.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2.66 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is manufactured using a 65 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 i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 157 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q4/2006 Release date Q2/2020
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1200
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Comet Lake S
65 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

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