AMD EPYC 7373X vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700

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AMD EPYC 7373X CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
AMD EPYC 7373X Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700

CPU comparison

AMD EPYC 7373X or Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The AMD EPYC 7373X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 4096 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7373X was released in Q2/2022.

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.66 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 was released in Q4/2006.
AMD EPYC (129) Family Intel Core2 Extreme (7)
AMD EPYC 7003 (29) CPU group Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 (3)
3 Generation 1
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7373X is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.05 GHz (3.80 GHz). The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.66 GHz.

AMD EPYC 7373X Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
16 Cores 4
32 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
3.05 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
3.80 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD EPYC 7373X Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The AMD EPYC 7373X supports a maximum of 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.

AMD EPYC 7373X Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
DDR4-3200 Memory DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
4096 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
8 (Octa Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
204.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
Yes ECC No
32.00 MB L2 Cache 8.00 MB
768.00 MB L3 Cache --
4.0 PCIe version --
128 PCIe lanes --
252.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD EPYC 7373X has a TDP of 240 W, that of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is 130 W.

AMD EPYC 7373X Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
240 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
280 W TDP up --
225 W TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7373X has a 800.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 cache has a total of 8.00 MB.

AMD EPYC 7373X Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
7 nm Technology 65 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions MMX, SSE2, SSE3
SP3 Socket LGA 775
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2022 Release date Q4/2006
3900 $ Release price --
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 7373X AMD EPYC 7373X
16C 32T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
387 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 7373X AMD EPYC 7373X
16C 32T @ 3.05 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
1259 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD EPYC 7373X AMD EPYC 7373X
16C 32T @ 3.05 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
2065 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD EPYC 7373X Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
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