Core i3-2100 vs Core 2 Extreme QX6700

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX6700
2006
4 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
1.33
+13.7%
Core i3-2100
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.17

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 outperforms Core i3-2100 by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core i3-2100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22602375
Place by popularitynot in top-10099
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.28
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency0.971.70
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release dateno data20 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$73

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core i3-2100 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speedno data3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB (shared)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm32 nm
Die size2x 143 mm2131 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data69 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °Cno data
Number of transistors582 million504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core i3-2100 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
Socket775FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core i3-2100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core i3-2100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core i3-2100 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core i3-2100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 2000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core i3-2100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Core i3-2100.

PCIe versionno data2.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 1.33
+13.7%
i3-2100 1.17

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
+14.1%
i3-2100 1856

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.33 1.17
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 65 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has a 13.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-2100, on the other hand, has a 103.1% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2100 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Core i3-2100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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