Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 vs Intel Core2 Duo E6400

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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 Core2 Duo E6400 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 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E6400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Name Intel Core2 Duo E6400
Intel Core2 Extreme Family Intel Core2 Duo
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 1
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000
 
 

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 Core2 Duo E6400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6400 is 2.13 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
normal Core architecture normal
2.93 GHz Frequency 2.13 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking Yes
2 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6400 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Direct X --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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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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-- VC-1 --
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Memory & PCIe

No AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth --
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
75 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Core2 Duo E6400 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price --
Conroe (Core) Architecture Conroe (Core)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2006 Release date Q3/2006
-- Part Number --
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
4.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
65 nm Technology 65 nm