Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 vs AMD A10-7700K

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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 or Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 – 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 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.
The AMD A10-7700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A10-7700K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
1 Generation 4
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 Name AMD A10-7700K
Intel Core2 Extreme Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 Group AMD A10-7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The AMD A10-7700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A10-7700K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 Threads 4
4 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.8 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4x Cores 4x
Yes Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD A10-7700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A10-7700K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri)
-- Shaders 384
-- Technology 28 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
-- Execution units 6
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Direct X 12
-- Generation 6
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2015
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h264 Decode
-- VP8 No
-- AVC Decode
-- VP9 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
-- Bandwidth --
 
 

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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 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 AMD A10-7700K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
65 nm Technology 28 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
LGA 775 Socket FM2+
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
Q3/2007 Release date Q1/2014
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems