Core 2 Extreme X6800 vs Core i3-7020U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7020U
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.63
+136%
Core 2 Extreme X6800
2 cores / 2 threads, 75 Watt
0.69

Core i3-7020U outperforms Core 2 Extreme X6800 by a whopping 136% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-7020U i3-7020U
Core 2 Extreme X6800 Core 2 Extreme X6800

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20782710
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3Core 2 Extreme (Desktop)
Power efficiency10.240.87
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Conroe (2006−2007)
Release date10 April 2018 (6 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.3 GHz2.93 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s1066 MHz
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KBno data
L3 cache3 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketFCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356,FPBGA1356no data
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt75 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 620no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

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.

i3-7020U 1.63
+136%
Core 2 Extreme X6800 0.69

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.

i3-7020U 2582
+136%
Core 2 Extreme X6800 1095

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.

i3-7020U 3588
+19.6%
Core 2 Extreme X6800 3000

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.

i3-7020U 8083
+41.8%
Core 2 Extreme X6800 5700

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.63 0.69
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 75 Watt

i3-7020U has a 136.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 400% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-7020U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme X6800 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-7020U is a notebook processor while Core 2 Extreme X6800 is a desktop one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7020U and Core 2 Extreme X6800, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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