Processor N200 vs Core 2 Extreme QX6850

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
1.44
Processor N200
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
1.56
+8.3%

Processor N200 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6850 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 and Processor N200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21742107
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)Intel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency1.0524.61
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$193

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 and Processor N200 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speedno data0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data96 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data2 MB (shared)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 and Processor N200 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 dataIntel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 and Processor N200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 and Processor N200 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) QX6850 and Processor N200 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) QX6850 and Processor N200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 and Processor N200.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

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 QX6850 1.44
Processor N200 1.56
+8.3%

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 QX6850 3095
Processor N200 3937
+27.2%

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 QX6850 10990
+45.6%
Processor N200 7549

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Extreme QX6850 4450
+14%
Processor N200 3902

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 QX6850 3
+24.2%
Processor N200 3

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.44 1.56
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 6 Watt

Processor N200 has a 8.3% higher aggregate performance score, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 2066.7% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Processor N200.

Note that Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is a desktop processor while Processor N200 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Processor N200, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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