Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 vs Intel Core i7-920

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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 Intel Core i7-920 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-920, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 Name Intel Core i7-920
Intel Core2 Extreme Family Intel Core i7
1 Generation 1
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 Group Intel Core i7 900
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-920 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-920 is 2.66 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.93 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
None None 2.93 GHz
4 Threads 8
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-920 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 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 3
16.0 GB Max. Memory 24.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

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.
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130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 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 Intel Core i7-920 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2007 Release date Q4/2008
-- Part Number BX80601920
8.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Bloomfield
65 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1366
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 305 $
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB