Pentium 4 HT 541 vs Core 2 Extreme X6800

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Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.01no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency0.36no data
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelno data
Architecture codenameConroe XE (2006)Prescott (2001−2005)
Release date27 July 2006 (19 years ago)June 2005 (20 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Pentium 4 HT 541 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads22
Base clock speed2.933 GHzno data
Boost clock speed0.93 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)16 KB
L2 cache4 MB (shared)1 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
Die size143 mm2109 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)60 °Cno data
Number of transistors291 million125 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Pentium 4 HT 541 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket775775
Power consumption (TDP)75 Watt84 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Pentium 4 HT 541. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Pentium 4 HT 541 are enumerated here.

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Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Pentium 4 HT 541. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Pentium 4 HT 541.

PCIe version2.0no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 2 1
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 84 Watt

Core 2 Extreme X6800 has 100% more physical cores, a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 12% lower power consumption.

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