AMD EPYC 7663 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
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CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7663 and the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7663 56 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2007. |
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| 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 | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7663 is a 56 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 112 threads at the same time. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 clocks with 2.93 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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| AMD EPYC 7663 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 |
| 56 | Cores | 4 |
| 112 | Threads | 4 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
| 2.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.93 GHz |
| 3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
| 3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4096 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7663, while the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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| AMD EPYC 7663 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 |
| 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 |
| -- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
| 256.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
| 4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
| 128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
| 252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7663 has a TDP of 240 W. The TDP of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 is 130 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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| AMD EPYC 7663 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 |
| 240 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| 225 W | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7663 has 256.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 65 nm. |
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| AMD EPYC 7663 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 |
| 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 |
| Q1/2021 | Release date | Q2/2007 |
| 6366 $ | 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.
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
4C 4T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
4C 4T @ 2.93 GHz |
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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.
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
4C 4T @ 2.93 GHz |
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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.
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AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
4C 4T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| AMD EPYC 7663 | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 |
| Unknown | Unknown |
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