Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 vs AMD Phenom II X2 511

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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Phenom II X2 511
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 AMD Phenom II X2 511

CPU comparison

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 or AMD Phenom II X2 511 - 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 Core 2 Extreme QX6800 has 4 cores with 4 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 Core 2 Extreme QX6800 was released in Q2/2007.

The AMD Phenom II X2 511 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X2 511 was released in Q1/2011.
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 --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.93 GHz. The AMD Phenom II X2 511 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X2 511
4 Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
2.93 GHz Frequency 3.40 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

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 Core 2 Extreme QX6800 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X2 511
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

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 Core 2 Extreme QX6800 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X2 511 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 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 Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 has a TDP of 130 W, that of the AMD Phenom II X2 511 is 65 W.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X2 511
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the AMD Phenom II X2 511 cache has a total of 2.00 MB.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 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
Q2/2007 Release date Q1/2011
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X2 511 (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X2 511 (97%)

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 Core 2 Extreme QX6800 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
4C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
2258 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X2 511 AMD Phenom II X2 511
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz
2188 (97%)

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 Core 2 Extreme QX6800 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
4C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
403 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X2 511 AMD Phenom II X2 511
2C 2T @ 3.40 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 Core 2 Extreme QX6800 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
4C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
1321 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X2 511 AMD Phenom II X2 511
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 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.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
4C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X2 511 AMD Phenom II X2 511
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz
89 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800
4C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X2 511 AMD Phenom II X2 511
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz
172 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 AMD Phenom II X2 511
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