Intel Celeron G530 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 | Intel Socket 775 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 32 nm | 65 nm |
| Transistors | 504 million | 582 million |
| Die size | 131 mm² | 2x 143 mm² |
| Package | FC-LGA10 | FC-LGA6 |
Performance
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.933 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | — | — |
| Base clock | 100 MHz | 266 MHz |
| Multiplier | 24.0x | 11.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |
| TDP | 65 W | 130 W |
| Voltage | — | 1.34 V |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Release date | Sep 4th, 2011 | Apr 9th, 2007 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Kentsfield |
| Generation | Celeron | Core 2 Extreme |
| Part | SR05H | SL9UK |
| Memory support | DDR3 Dual-channel | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Dual-channel |
| ECC memory | Yes | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 2 |
Cores
| Total Cores | 2 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 2 | 4 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) | — |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 8MB (shared) |
| Cache L3 | 2MB (shared) | — |
Features & Technologies
| EIST | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.1 | Yes | — |
| SSE4.2 | Yes | — |
| SSSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Cache | Yes | — |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | 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. Also available with G0 Stepping, Part #: SLACP, R |
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