Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U - 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 Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U was released in Q2/2023. |
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Intel Core2 Extreme (7) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO (21) |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Kentsfield (Core) | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
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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 Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U is at 3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors 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. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 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 780M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.70 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 780M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
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 17.1 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 120.0 GB/s. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is 130 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U has a TDP of 28 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 Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is manufactured in 65 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 24.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U |
65 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 775 | Socket | FP8 |
VT-x | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2007 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U |
Unknown | Unknown |