Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
Comparative analysis of Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 and Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 10% higher clock speed: 2.93 GHz vs 2.67 GHz
- Around 4% higher maximum core temperature: 64.5°C vs 62.2°C
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 2.93 GHz vs 2.67 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 64.5°C vs 62.2°C |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
- Around 24% lower typical power consumption: 105 Watt vs 130 Watt
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 105 Watt vs 130 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
| Name | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1074 | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2096 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 353 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1114 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 0.576 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 24.478 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.148 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.829 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.217 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 | |
|---|---|---|
Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Kentsfield | Kentsfield |
| Launch date | April 2007 | April 2007 |
| Place in performance rating | not rated | 3062 |
| Processor Number | QX6800 | Q6700 |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Price now | $44.99 | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 21.53 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.93 GHz | 2.66 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 1066 MHz FSB | 1066 MHz FSB |
| Die size | 286 mm2 | 286 mm2 |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 8192 KB | 8192 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 64.5°C | 62.2°C |
| Maximum frequency | 2.93 GHz | 2.67 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 582 million | 582 million |
| Unlocked | ||
| VID voltage range | 0.8500V-1.500V | 0.8500V-1.500V |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 62 °C | |
Memory |
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| Supported memory types | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | LGA775 | LGA775 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 Watt | 105 Watt |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| 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 |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
