Core 2 Extreme QX6850 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
9.82
+568%
Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
1.47

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6850 by a whopping 568% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7882173
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7Core 2 Extreme (Desktop)
Power efficiency14.031.05
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Kentsfield (2007)
Release date6 September 2018 (6 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed3.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s1333 MHz
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache768 KBno data
L2 cache4 MBno data
L3 cache16 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography12 nm65 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Number of transistors4800 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 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
SocketSocket AM4no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelno data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth46.933 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850.

PCIe version3.0no 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 7 PRO 2700 9.82
+568%
Core 2 Extreme QX6850 1.47

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 7 PRO 2700 15300
+568%
Core 2 Extreme QX6850 2292

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.82 1.47
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 12 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 130 Watt

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has a 568% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 441.7% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX6850 in performance tests.


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