AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX 16 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2007. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (40) | Family | Intel Core2 Extreme (7) |
AMD Ryzen 7045 (6) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 (3) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Dragon Range (Zen 4) | Architecture | Kentsfield (Core) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (5.40 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
5.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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. |
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AMD Radeon 610M | GPU | no iGPU |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | -- |
6 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
2 | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | -- |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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AMD Radeon 610M | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, while the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
28 | PCIe lanes | -- |
110.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is 130 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
75 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX has 80.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 65 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 |
5 nm | Technology | 65 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3 |
FL1 | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q3/2007 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
AMD Radeon 610M @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
@ 0.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
32,788 CB R23 MC @ 134 W |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 |
Unknown | Unknown |