Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 vs Intel Pentium E6500
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 775 | Intel Socket 775 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Transistors | 820 million | 228 million |
| Die size | 2x 107 mm² | 82 mm² |
| Package | FC-LGA4 | FC-LGA8 |
| tCaseMax | 64°C | — |
Performance
| Frequency | 3 GHz | 2.933 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | — | — |
| Base clock | 333 MHz | 266 MHz |
| Multiplier | 9.0x | 11.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |
| Voltage | 1.25 V | 1.3625 V |
| TDP | 130 W | 65 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Release date | Nov 30th, 2007 | Aug 9th, 2009 |
| Codename | Yorkfield | Wolfdale |
| Generation | Core 2 Extreme | Pentium Dual-Core |
| Part | SLAN3 | SLGUH |
| Memory support | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Dual-channel | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Dual-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 2 | Gen 2 |
Cores
| Total Cores | 4 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 4 | 2 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | — | — |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 12MB (shared) | 2MB (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. Also available with C1 Stepping, Part #: SLAWN, R | — |
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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 | Yes |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | — | Yes |
