Core 2 Extreme QX6700 vs Xeon E5-2680 v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2680 v4
2016
14 cores / 28 threads, 120 Watt
11.12
+736%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700
2006
4 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
1.33

Xeon E5-2680 v4 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6700 by a whopping 736% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2680 v4 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7042260
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.98no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon (Desktop)Core 2 Extreme (Desktop)
Power efficiency8.760.97
Architecture codenameBroadwell-EP (2016)Kentsfield (2007)
Release date20 June 2016 (8 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$1,745no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2680 v4 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads284
Base clock speed2.4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.67 GHz
Bus typeQPIno data
Bus rate2 × 9.6 GT/s1066 MHz
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache448 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache3.5 MB8 MB (shared)
L3 cache35 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die size306.18 mm22x 143 mm2
Maximum core temperature86 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data64 °C
Number of transistors4700 Million582 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2680 v4 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2011775
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2680 v4 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® 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+-
Flex Memory Access-no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2680 v4 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2680 v4 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2680 v4 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size1.5 TBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2680 v4 and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes40no 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.

Xeon E5-2680 v4 11.12
+736%
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.

Xeon E5-2680 v4 17668
+734%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2118

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.

Xeon E5-2680 v4 3707
+36%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2725

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.

Xeon E5-2680 v4 30922
+225%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 9520

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.

Xeon E5-2680 v4 8286
+106%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 4022

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Xeon E5-2680 v4 18
+484%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 3

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.12 1.33
Physical cores 14 4
Threads 28 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 130 Watt

Xeon E5-2680 v4 has a 736.1% higher aggregate performance score, 250% more physical cores and 600% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 8.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2680 v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2680 v4 is a server/workstation processor while Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2680 v4 and Core 2 Extreme QX6700, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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