AMD Phenom X3 8450e vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
Physical Specifications
| Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ | Intel Socket 775 |
|---|---|---|
| Process size | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Transistors | 450 million | 582 million |
| Die size | 285 mm² | 2x 143 mm² |
| Package | µPGA | FC-LGA6 |
| Foundry | — | Intel |
| tCaseMax | — | 64°C |
Performance
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 3 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | — | — |
| Base clock | 200 MHz | 333 MHz |
| Multiplier | 10.5x | 9.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |
| Voltage | 1.25 V | 1.34 V |
| TDP | 65 W | 130 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Release date | Sep 8th, 2008 | Jul 15th, 2007 |
| Codename | Toliman | Kentsfield |
| Generation | Phenom X3 | Core 2 Extreme |
| Part | HD8450ODJ3BGH | SLAFN |
| Memory support | unknown Dual-channel | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Dual-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 2 | Gen 2 |
Cores
| Total Cores | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 3 | 4 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | — | — |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 128K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 512K (per core) | 8MB (shared) |
| Cache L3 | 2MB (shared) | — |
Features & Technologies
| 3DNow! | Yes | — |
|---|---|---|
| AMD-V | Yes | — |
| AMD64 | Yes | — |
| CnQ | Yes | — |
| EIST | — | Yes |
| HT3.0 | Yes | — |
| Intel 64 | — | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| NX bit | Yes | — |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4A | Yes | — |
| VT-x | — | Yes |
| iAMT2 | — | Yes |
Notes
| Notes | — | This processor comes with an unlocked FSB multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. It is branded under the Extreme Edition label. |
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