Intel Core 2 Extreme X7800 processor review

Intel Core 2 Extreme X7800

Core 2 Extreme X7800 processor released by Intel; release date: 17 July 2007. At the time of release, the processor cost $851. The processor is designed for mobile-computers and based on Merom microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 2, threads - 2. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.6 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 100°C. Manufacturing process technology - 65 nm. Cache size: L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 4096 KB.

Supported socket types: PPGA478. Power consumption (TDP): 44 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4870
1077
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
1138
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 1077
PassMark - CPU mark 1138

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Merom
Launch date 17 July 2007
Launch price (MSRP) $851
Place in performance rating 2212
Processor Number X7800
Series Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status Discontinued
Vertical segment Mobile

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 2.60 GHz
Bus Speed 800 MHz FSB
Die size 143 mm2
Front-side bus (FSB) 800 MHz
L1 cache 128 KB
L2 cache 4096 KB
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm
Maximum core temperature 100°C
Maximum frequency 2.6 GHz
Number of cores 2
Number of threads 2
Transistor count 291 million
VID voltage range 1.100V-1.375V

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size 35mm x 35mm
Sockets supported PPGA478
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 44 Watt

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Intel 64
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)