Athlon 64 FX-74 vs Core 2 Extreme X6800

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X6800
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 75 Watt
0.69
+13.1%
Athlon 64 FX-74
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 125 Watt
0.61

Core 2 Extreme X6800 outperforms Athlon 64 FX-74 by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Athlon 64 FX-74 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27272798
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.13
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency0.870.46
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release dateno dataNovember 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$500

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Athlon 64 FX-74 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz3 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache4 MB (shared)1 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
Die size143 mm2235 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)60 °Cno data
Number of transistors291 million227 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Athlon 64 FX-74 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
Socket775F
Power consumption (TDP)75 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Athlon 64 FX-74. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Athlon 64 FX-74. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR1

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 X6800 0.69
+13.1%
Athlon 64 FX-74 0.61

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 X6800 1095
+12.7%
Athlon 64 FX-74 972

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.69 0.61
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 125 Watt

Core 2 Extreme X6800 has a 13.1% higher aggregate performance score, a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 66.7% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme X6800 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 FX-74 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme X6800 and Athlon 64 FX-74, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800
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