Athlon XP-M 2400+ vs Core 2 Extreme QX6700
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Athlon XP-M 2400+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in the ranking | 2242 | not rated |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
Series | Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) | AMD Athlon XP-M |
Power efficiency | 0.97 | no data |
Architecture codename | Kentsfield (2007) | Barton (2001−2004) |
Release date | no data (2024 years ago) | January 2001 (23 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Athlon XP-M 2400+ 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
Threads | 4 | 1 |
Boost clock speed | 2.67 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
Bus type | no data | FSB |
Bus rate | 1066 MHz | 266 MT/s |
Multiplier | no data | 13.5 |
L1 cache | no data | 128 KB |
L2 cache | no data | 512 KB |
L3 cache | no data | 0 KB |
Chip lithography | 65 nm | 130 nm |
Die size | no data | 101 mm2 |
Number of transistors | no data | 54 Million |
64 bit support | + | - |
Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Athlon XP-M 2400+ 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 configuration | no data | 1 |
Socket | no data | A |
Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Athlon XP-M 2400+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
PowerNow | - | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Athlon XP-M 2400+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Maximum memory size | no data | 4 GB |
Pros & cons summary
Physical cores | 4 | 1 |
Threads | 4 | 1 |
Chip lithography | 65 nm | 130 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 35 Watt |
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
Athlon XP-M 2400+, on the other hand, has 271.4% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Athlon XP-M 2400+. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is a desktop processor while Athlon XP-M 2400+ is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Athlon XP-M 2400+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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