A8-3870K vs Core 2 Extreme QX6800
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX6800 and A8-3870K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 2162 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | no data | 1.39 |
| Architecture codename | Kentsfield (2007) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| Release date | April 2007 (17 years ago) | 20 December 2011 (12 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Extreme QX6800 and A8-3870K 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) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 2.93 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.93 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Bus rate | 1066 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 2x 143 mm2 | 228 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 65 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 582 million | 1,178 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | + |
| VID voltage range | 0.85V-1.5V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Extreme QX6800 and A8-3870K 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | LGA775 | FM1 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 100 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6800 and A8-3870K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| Turbo Boost Technology | - | no data |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | - | no data |
| Idle States | + | no data |
| Thermal Monitoring | + | - |
| Demand Based Switching | - | no data |
| FSB parity | - | no data |
Security technologies
Core 2 Extreme QX6800 and A8-3870K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | - | no data |
| EDB | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6800 and A8-3870K are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6800 and A8-3870K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 | DDR3 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | AMD Radeon HD 6550D |
Pros & cons summary
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 100 Watt |
A8-3870K has a 103.1% more advanced lithography process, and 30% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Core 2 Extreme QX6800 and A8-3870K. We've got no test results to judge.
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