Core 2 Extreme X6800 vs Ryzen 5 8600G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 8600G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.96
+2213%
Core 2 Extreme X6800
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 75 Watt
0.69

Ryzen 5 8600G outperforms Core 2 Extreme X6800 by a whopping 2213% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 8600G and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4252727
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation50.50no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)
Power efficiency23.220.87
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Conroe (2006−2007)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$229no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 8600G 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads122
Base clock speed4.3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5 GHz2.93 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)4 MB (shared)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography4 nm65 nm
Die size178 mm2143 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data60 °C
Number of transistors25,000 million291 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 8600G 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 configuration11
SocketAM5775
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt75 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800. 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 8600G and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 760Mno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no 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 8600G 15.96
+2213%
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.

Ryzen 5 8600G 25350
+2215%
Core 2 Extreme X6800 1095

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.96 0.69
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 12 2
Chip lithography 4 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 75 Watt

Ryzen 5 8600G has a 2213% higher aggregate performance score, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, a 1525% more advanced lithography process, and 15.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 8600G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme X6800 in performance tests.


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