Pentium N3520 vs Core 2 Extreme X7800

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X7800
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
0.72
Pentium N3520
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 7 Watt
0.72

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme X7800 and Pentium N3520 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26892683
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 ExtremeIntel Pentium
Power efficiency1.549.16
Architecture codenameMerom XE (2007)Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Release date17 July 2007 (17 years ago)1 December 2013 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$851$161

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme X7800 and Pentium N3520 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.17 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz2.42 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB224 KB
L2 cache4 MB2 MB
L3 cache4 MB L2 Cache2 MB
Chip lithography65 nm22 nm
Die size143 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Number of transistors291 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.1V-1.375Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme X7800 and Pentium N3520 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
SocketPPGA478FCBGA1170
Power consumption (TDP)44 Watt7.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme X7800 and Pentium N3520. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle Statesno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
Smart Connectno data+
FSB parity-no data
RSTno data-

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme X7800 and Pentium N3520 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme X7800 and Pentium N3520 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme X7800 and Pentium N3520. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3L-1333
Maximum memory sizeno data8 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® HD Graphics for Intel Atom® Processor Z3700 Series
Graphics max frequencyno data854 MHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Extreme X7800 and Pentium N3520 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme X7800 and Pentium N3520.

PCIe versionno data2.0
PCI Express lanesno data4
USB revisionno data3.0 and 2.0
Total number of SATA portsno data2
Number of USB portsno data5

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 X7800 0.72
Pentium N3520 0.72

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 X7800 1138
Pentium N3520 1146
+0.7%

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 X7800 2079
Pentium N3520 2320
+11.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Recency 17 July 2007 1 December 2013
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 65 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 44 Watt 7 Watt

Pentium N3520 has an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 195.5% more advanced lithography process, and 528.6% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Extreme X7800 and Pentium N3520.


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