Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 vs Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2

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Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2

CPU comparison

Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 or Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2 - 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 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.93 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 was released in Q3/2006.

The Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1536 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2 was released in Q1/2014.
Intel Core2 Extreme (7) Family Intel Xeon E7 (20)
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6000 (1) CPU group Intel Xeon E7 v2 (20)
1 Generation 4
Conroe (Core) Architecture Ivy Bridge EX
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 is 2.93 GHz while the Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2 has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2 is at 2.30 GHz (2.80 GHz).

Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Characteristic Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2
2 Cores 12
2 Threads 24
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? No
2.93 GHz Frequency 2.30 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 2.80 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 2.80 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Characteristic Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2
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-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 or Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

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 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2 supports up to 1536 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s.

Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Characteristic Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory DDR3-1600
16 GB Max. Memory 1536 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 4 (Quad Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
4.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 24.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 is 75 W, while the Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2 has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Characteristic Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2
75 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 is manufactured in 65 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2 is manufactured in 22 nm and has a 24.00 MB cache.

Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Characteristic Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2
65 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE2, SSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
LGA 775 Socket LGA 2011
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2006 Release date Q1/2014
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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.
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
417 (100%)
Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2 Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2
12C 24T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

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.
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
746 (100%)
Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2 Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2
12C 24T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

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.
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
942 (100%)
Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2 Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2
12C 24T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Xeon E7-2850 v2
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