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.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 Name AMD A10-7700K
Intel Core2 Extreme Family AMD A
1 Generation 4
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
None None 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

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 frequency 0.72 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2015
-- Direct X 12
GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri)
-- Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 384
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 6
-- Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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.
Q3/2007 Release date Q1/2014
-- Part Number --
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
65 nm Technology 28 nm
LGA 775 Socket FM2+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB