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.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 Name AMD A10-7700K
Intel Core2 Extreme Family AMD A
1 Generation 4
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.
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4 Threads 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.
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q1/2015
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Execution units 6
GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri)
-- Generation 6
-- Shaders 384
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
-- Technology 28 nm
-- Direct X 12
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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

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
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
-- Release price --
LGA 775 Socket FM2+
Monolithic Chip design --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
65 nm Technology 28 nm