E2-9010 vs Core 2 Extreme QX6700

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
1.33
+92.8%
E2-9010
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.69

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 outperforms E2-9010 by an impressive 93% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and E2-9010 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22452712
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)AMD Bristol Ridge
Power efficiency0.974.35
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)1 June 2016 (8 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and E2-9010 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)
Threads42
Base clock speedno data2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L2 cacheno data2048 KB
Chip lithography65 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data124.5 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Number of transistorsno data1200 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and E2-9010 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.

Socketno dataFP4
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt10-15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and E2-9010. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataVirtualization,
AES-NI-+
FMA-FMA4

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and E2-9010 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and E2-9010. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4-1866
Max memory channelsno data1

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon R2 Graphics
iGPU core countno data2
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and E2-9010 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and E2-9010 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and E2-9010.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

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
+92.8%
E2-9010 0.69

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
+93.8%
E2-9010 1093

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2725
+45.6%
E2-9010 1871

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 9520
+191%
E2-9010 3268

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 3
+167%
E2-9010 1

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.33 0.69
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 65 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 10 Watt

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has a 92.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

E2-9010, on the other hand, has a 132.1% more advanced lithography process, and 1200% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is our recommended choice as it beats the E2-9010 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is a desktop processor while E2-9010 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and E2-9010, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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