Core 2 Extreme QX6700 vs Ryzen 5 3500

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 3500
6 cores / 6 threads, 65 Watt
8.05
+505%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700
2006
4 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
1.33

Ryzen 5 3500 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6700 by a whopping 505% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 3500 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9402260
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5Core 2 Extreme (Desktop)
Power efficiency11.710.97
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Kentsfield (2007)
Release dateno datano data

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 3500 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads64
Base clock speed3.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz2.67 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
L1 cache384 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache3 MB8 MB (shared)
L3 cache16 MB0 KB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm65 nm
Die sizeno data2x 143 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data64 °C
Number of transistorsno data582 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 3500 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 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
SocketSocket AM4775
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 3500 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 3500 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 3500 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno 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.

Ryzen 5 3500 8.05
+505%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 1.33

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.

Ryzen 5 3500 12789
+504%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2118

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.05 1.33
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 6 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 130 Watt

Ryzen 5 3500 has a 505.3% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 828.6% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 3500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 in performance tests.


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