Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core 2 Extreme QX6700

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
1.38
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.04
+3019%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6700 by a whopping 3019% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking223958
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data70.27
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency0.9731.40
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)24 October 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core Ultra 9 285K 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speedno data3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz250 MHz
L1 cacheno data112 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data3 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core Ultra 9 285K 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 configurationno data1
Socketno data1851
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc Xe-2 Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 Extreme QX6700 1.38
Ultra 9 285K 43.04
+3019%

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 Extreme QX6700 2118
Ultra 9 285K 65873
+3010%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.38 43.04
Physical cores 4 24
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 65 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 125 Watt

Ultra 9 285K has a 3018.8% higher aggregate performance score, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, a 2066.7% more advanced lithography process, and 4% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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