Core 2 Extreme X6800 vs Core i7-6700

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6700
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.08
+636%
Core 2 Extreme X6800
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 75 Watt
0.69

Core i7-6700 outperforms Core 2 Extreme X6800 by a whopping 636% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6700 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12202727
Place by popularity59not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.08no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Core 2 Extreme (Desktop)
Power efficiency7.400.87
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Conroe (2006−2007)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$303no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6700 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed3.4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.93 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s1066 MHz
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB4 MB (shared)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die size122 mm2143 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °C60 °C
Number of transistorsno data291 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6700 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)1
SocketFCLGA1151775
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt75 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6700 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+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i7-6700 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 i7-6700 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 i7-6700 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size64 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 530no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6700 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 i7-6700 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
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6700 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 i7-6700 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i7-6700 5.08
+636%
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.

i7-6700 8074
+637%
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.

i7-6700 6003
+100%
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.

i7-6700 24305
+326%
Core 2 Extreme X6800 5700

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.

i7-6700 8478
+230%
Core 2 Extreme X6800 2568

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.08 0.69
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 75 Watt

i7-6700 has a 636.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 15.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme X6800 in performance tests.


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