Core 2 Extreme X7800 vs Core 2 Duo T5800

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T5800
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.39
Core 2 Extreme X7800
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
0.72
+84.6%

Core 2 Extreme X7800 outperforms Core 2 Duo T5800 by an impressive 85% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T5800 and Core 2 Extreme X7800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking30032693
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoIntel Core 2 Extreme
Power efficiency1.051.55
Architecture codenameMerom (2006−2008)Merom XE (2007)
Release date1 October 2008 (16 years ago)17 July 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$851

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T5800 and Core 2 Extreme X7800 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed2 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rate800 MHz800 MHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache2 MB4 MB
L3 cache2 MB L2 Cache4 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography65 nm65 nm
Die size143 mm2143 mm2
Maximum core temperature85 °C100 °C
Number of transistors291 Million291 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.075V-1.175V1.1V-1.375V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T5800 and Core 2 Extreme X7800 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.

SocketPPGA478PPGA478
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt44 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T5800 and Core 2 Extreme X7800. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Demand Based Switching--
AMT+no data
FSB parity--

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T5800 and Core 2 Extreme X7800 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo T5800 and Core 2 Extreme X7800 are enumerated here.

VT-x-+

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Duo T5800 0.39
Core 2 Extreme X7800 0.72
+84.6%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Duo T5800 622
Core 2 Extreme X7800 1138
+83%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Duo T5800 1640
Core 2 Extreme X7800 2079
+26.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.39 0.72
Recency 1 October 2008 17 July 2007
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 44 Watt

Core 2 Duo T5800 has an age advantage of 1 year, and 25.7% lower power consumption.

Core 2 Extreme X7800, on the other hand, has a 84.6% higher aggregate performance score.

The Core 2 Extreme X7800 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T5800 in performance tests.


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