E2-3800 vs Core 2 Extreme X7900

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X7900
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
0.70
E2-3800
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
0.73
+4.3%

E2-3800 outperforms Core 2 Extreme X7900 by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme X7900 and E2-3800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27242693
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 ExtremeAMD A-Series
Power efficiency1.514.61
Architecture codenameMerom (2006−2008)Kabini (2013−2014)
Release date1 September 2007 (17 years ago)23 May 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$851no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme X7900 and E2-3800 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 speed2.8 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz1.3 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache4 MB2048 KB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography65 nm28 nm
Die size143 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data90 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.1V-1.375Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme X7900 and E2-3800 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
SocketPPGA478FT3
Power consumption (TDP)44 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme X7900 and E2-3800. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x SSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A),-64, AES, AVX
AES-NI-+
FMA-FMA4
AVX-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States-no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme X7900 and E2-3800 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 X7900 and E2-3800 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme X7900 and E2-3800. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1DDR3-1600
Max memory channelsno data1

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon HD 8280
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data128
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Extreme X7900 and E2-3800 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Extreme X7900 and E2-3800 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme X7900 and E2-3800.

PCIe versionno data2.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

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 X7900 0.70
E2-3800 0.73
+4.3%

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 X7900 1104
E2-3800 1152
+4.3%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Core 2 Extreme X7900 387
+185%
E2-3800 136

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Core 2 Extreme X7900 625
+60.7%
E2-3800 389

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 X7900 3022
+31.7%
E2-3800 2295

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 X7900 5764
+61.2%
E2-3800 3575

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Core 2 Extreme X7900 31.05
+37.3%
E2-3800 42.64

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.70 0.73
Recency 1 September 2007 23 May 2013
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 65 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 44 Watt 15 Watt

E2-3800 has a 4.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 132.1% more advanced lithography process, and 193.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Extreme X7900 and E2-3800.


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