Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) 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
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
2010
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
3.13
+135%

Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6700 by a whopping 135% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22601626
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency0.973.12
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Thuban (2010)
Release dateno data1 May 2010 (14 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads46
Base clock speedno data2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB (shared)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm45 nm
Die size2x 143 mm2346 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °Cno data
Number of transistors582 million904 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) 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
Socket775AM3
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W).

PCIe versionno data2.0

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
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) 3.13
+135%

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
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) 4965
+134%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.33 3.13
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 6
Chip lithography 65 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 95 Watt

Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) has a 135.3% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 36.8% lower power consumption.

The Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) 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 Phenom II X6 1055T (95W), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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