Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 vs Intel Core i7-2677M

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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 Core i7-2677M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2677M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Name Intel Core i7-2677M
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
1 Generation 2
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
Intel Core2 Extreme Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 Core i7-2677M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2677M is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
2 Threads 4
2.93 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
None None 2.9 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-2677M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2677M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, 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 --
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Technology 32 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Shaders 96
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Release date Q1/2011
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Execution units 12
-- Generation 6
 
 

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

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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
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 17 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
75 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 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 Core i7-2677M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1023
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
65 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Release price 280 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q3/2006 Release date Q2/2011
-- Part Number --
Conroe (Core) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)