Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 vs Intel Xeon Silver 4209T

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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 Xeon Silver 4209T features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Silver series.
To use the Intel Xeon Silver 4209T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
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Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 Name Intel Xeon Silver 4209T
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 Group Intel Xeon Silver 4200
Intel Core2 Extreme Family Intel Xeon Silver
 
 

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 Xeon Silver 4209T has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Silver 4209T is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
Yes Overclocking No
4x Cores 8x
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
4 Threads 16
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4209T 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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 6
-- Bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
No AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

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 70 W watts.
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130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 70 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 Xeon Silver 4209T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 11.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L3-Cache 11.0 MB
Q3/2007 Release date Q2/2019
LGA 775 Socket LGA 3647
-- Release price 501 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
65 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Cascade Lake
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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