AMD FX-4200 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800

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CPU comparison with benchmarks


AMD FX-4200 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
AMD FX-4200 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD FX-4200 and the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD FX-4200 4 core processor released in Q2/2012 with the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2007.
AMD FX (30) Family Intel Core2 Extreme (7)
AMD FX-4100/4200 (5) CPU group Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 (3)
1 Generation 1
Zambezi (Bulldozer) Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-4200 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz. The processor can compute 4 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.

AMD FX-4200 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
4 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
3.30 GHz Frequency 2.93 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 FX-4200 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

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

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD FX-4200, 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.

AMD FX-4200 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
DDR3-1866 Memory DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
Max. Memory 16 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
29.9 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache 8.00 MB
8.00 MB L3 Cache --
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD FX-4200 has a TDP of 125 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.

AMD FX-4200 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD FX-4200 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 65 nm.

AMD FX-4200 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
32 nm Technology 65 nm
Unknown Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions MMX, SSE2, SSE3
AM3+ Socket LGA 775
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2007
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-4200 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 (99%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-4200 (99%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 (76%)

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 FX-4200 AMD FX-4200
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
406 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
4C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
403 (99%)

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 FX-4200 AMD FX-4200
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
1287 (97%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
4C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
1321 (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 FX-4200 AMD FX-4200
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
4395 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
4C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
2258 (51%)

Devices using this processor

AMD FX-4200 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
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