Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 | AMD Phenom II X2 511 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and the AMD Phenom II X2 511 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 4 core processor released in Q4/2006 with the AMD Phenom II X2 511 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2011. |
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Intel Core2 Extreme (7) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 500 (2) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Kentsfield (Core) | Architecture | Regor (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.66 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD Phenom II X2 511 clocks with 3.40 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 511 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.66 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700, while the AMD Phenom II X2 511 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 511 |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has a TDP of 130 W. The TDP of the AMD Phenom II X2 511 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 511 |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 65 nm. The cache of AMD Phenom II X2 511 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 511 |
65 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 775 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2006 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 511
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 511
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 511
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 511
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 511
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 | AMD Phenom II X2 511 |
Unknown | Unknown |