Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | AMD A10-7700K | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 or AMD A10-7700K - 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 QX6850 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 was released in Q3/2007. The AMD A10-7700K has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A10-7700K was released in Q1/2014. |
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Intel Core2 Extreme (7) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 (3) | CPU group | AMD A10-7000 (7) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Kentsfield (Core) | Architecture | Kaveri (Steamroller) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is 3.00 GHz while the AMD A10-7700K has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD A10-7700K is at 3.50 GHz (3.80 GHz). |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | Characteristic | AMD A10-7700K |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 or AMD A10-7700K 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri) |
GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 12.8 GB/s. The AMD A10-7700K supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to --. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | Characteristic | AMD A10-7700K |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is 130 W, while the AMD A10-7700K has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | Characteristic | AMD A10-7700K |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is manufactured in 65 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD A10-7700K is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | Characteristic | AMD A10-7700K |
65 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 775 | Socket | FM2+ |
VT-x | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q3/2007 | Release date | Q1/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A10-7700K
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A10-7700K
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A10-7700K
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD A10-7700K
AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri) @ 0.72 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A10-7700K
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A10-7700K
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | AMD A10-7700K |
Unknown | Unknown |