Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 processor review

Core 2 Extreme QX6800 processor released by Intel; release date: April 2007. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Kentsfield microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 4. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.93 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 64.5°C. Manufacturing process technology - 65 nm. Cache size: L1 - 256 KB, L2 - 8192 KB.

Supported memory types: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3.

Supported socket types: LGA775. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 130 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Kentsfield
Launch date	April 2007
Place in performance rating	not rated
Processor Number	QX6800
Series	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.93 GHz
Bus Speed	1066 MHz FSB
Die size	286 mm2
L1 cache	256 KB
L2 cache	8192 KB
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm
Maximum core temperature	64.5°C
Maximum frequency	2.93 GHz
Number of cores	4
Transistor count	582 million
Unlocked
VID voltage range	0.8500V-1.500V

Memory
Supported memory types	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	LGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	130 Watt
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)