Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 vs Intel Core i3-3240
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 775 | Intel Socket 1155 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 65 nm | 22 nm |
| Transistors | 582 million | unknown |
| Die size | 2x 143 mm² | 94 mm² |
| Package | FC-LGA6 | FC-LGA12C |
| tCaseMax | 64°C | 65°C |
Performance
| Frequency | 2.666 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | — | — |
| Base clock | 266 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 10.0x | 34.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |
| Voltage | 1.34 V | — |
| TDP | 130 W | 55 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | End-of-life | unknown |
| Release date | Nov 1st, 2006 | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Codename | Kentsfield | Ivy Bridge |
| Generation | Core 2 Extreme | Core i3 |
| Part | SL9UL | SR0RH |
| Memory support | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Dual-channel | DDR3 Dual-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 2 | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
Cores
| Total Cores | 4 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | — | Intel HD 2500 |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 8MB (shared) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | — | 3MB (shared) |
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. | Intel HD 2500 frequency: 650-1050MHz |
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Features & Technologies
| AVX | — | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| EIST | Yes | Yes |
| HTT | — | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.2 | — | Yes |
| SSSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| TXT | — | Yes |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | — | Yes |
| iAMT2 | Yes | — |
