Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 vs Intel Celeron N3150

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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 Intel Celeron N3150 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N3150, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Name Intel Celeron N3150
Intel Core2 Extreme Family Intel Celeron
1 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6000 Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
 
 

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 Intel Celeron N3150 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N3150 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.08 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
None None 2.08 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 2.08 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
2.93 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Celeron N3150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N3150 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 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) 0.64 GHz
-- Execution units 12
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
-- Generation 8
-- Shaders 96
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
-- Technology 14 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
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VP8 Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 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.
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1600
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 6 W watts.
None TDP down 4 W
75 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

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 Intel Celeron N3150 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q3/2006 Release date Q2/2015
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price --
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1170
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Conroe (Core) Architecture Braswell
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
65 nm Technology 14 nm