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.
1 Generation 8
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Name Intel Celeron N3150
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6000 Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
Intel Core2 Extreme Family Intel Celeron
 
 

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.
2x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.93 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
None None 2.08 GHz
None None 2.08 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

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 --
-- Generation 8
-- Release date Q1/2015
-- Shaders 96
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
-- GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
-- Execution units 12
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.64 GHz
-- 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.
-- JPEG Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP8 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

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.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1600
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
None TDP down 4 W
75 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 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 Intel Celeron N3150 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q3/2006 Release date Q2/2015
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1170
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Conroe (Core) Architecture Braswell
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
65 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
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