Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 vs Intel Core2 Duo E7600

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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 Core2 Duo E7600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E7600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 Name Intel Core2 Duo E7600
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
1 Generation 2
Intel Core2 Extreme Family Intel Core2 Duo
 
 

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 Core2 Duo E7600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E7600 is 3.06 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.06 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 2x
4 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E7600 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

DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
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No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

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.
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130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Core2 Duo E7600 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
8.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
Q3/2007 Release date Q2/2009
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
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65 nm Technology 45 nm