Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 775 | Intel Socket P |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 65 nm | 45 nm |
| Transistors | 582 million | unknown |
| Die size | 2x 143 mm² | 107 mm² |
| Package | FC-LGA6 | FC-PGA |
| tCaseMax | 64°C | — |
Performance
| Frequency | 3 GHz | 3.067 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | — | — |
| Base clock | 333 MHz | 266 MHz |
| Multiplier | 9.0x | 11.5x |
| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |
| Voltage | 1.34 V | 1.15 V |
| TDP | 130 W | 44 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Release date | Jul 15th, 2007 | Jul 1st, 2008 |
| Codename | Kentsfield | Penryn XE |
| Generation | Core 2 Extreme | Core 2 Extreme |
| Part | SLAFN | SLB48SLG8MSLGE7 |
| Memory support | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Dual-channel | unknown |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 2 | — |
Cores
| Total Cores | 4 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 4 | 2 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | — | — |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 8MB (shared) | 6MB |
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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Features & Technologies
| EIST | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.1 | — | Yes |
| SSSE3 | — | Yes |
| TXT | — | Yes |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | — | Yes |
| iAMT2 | Yes | Yes |
