Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

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Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 or Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 – 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 Core2 Extreme X6800 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2006 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Extreme series.
To use the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
1 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Name AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000U
Intel Core2 Extreme Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 is 2.93 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 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 4.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
Yes Overclocking No
2x Cores 6x
2.93 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
2 Threads 12
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 7
GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
-- Release date Q1/2020
-- GPU frequency 1.8 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology 7 nm
-- Generation 9
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Shaders 448
-- Direct X 12
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 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 15 W watts.
None TDP down 10 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP up 25 W
75 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 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 Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Q3/2006 Release date Q1/2021
LGA 775 Socket FP6
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
65 nm Technology 7 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Conroe (Core) Architecture Lucienne (Zen 2)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
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