Core 2 Extreme QX6800 vs Core 2 Duo E8235

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Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E8235 and Core 2 Extreme QX6800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2769not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.38no data
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Kentsfield (2007)
Release date3 March 2009 (15 years ago)April 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E8235 and Core 2 Extreme QX6800 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.93 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz2.93 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size107 mm22x 143 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data65 °C
Number of transistors410 million582 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E8235 and Core 2 Extreme QX6800 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
SocketPLGA775
Power consumption (TDP)44 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E8235 and Core 2 Extreme QX6800. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E8235 and Core 2 Extreme QX6800 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E8235 and Core 2 Extreme QX6800 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E8235 and Core 2 Extreme QX6800. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2, DDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 44 Watt 130 Watt

Core 2 Duo E8235 has a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 195.5% lower power consumption.

Core 2 Extreme QX6800, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

We couldn't decide between Core 2 Duo E8235 and Core 2 Extreme QX6800. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo E8235 is a notebook processor while Core 2 Extreme QX6800 is a desktop one.


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