Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 vs Intel Core i9-9960X

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 or Intel Core i9-9960X - 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 Intel Core i9-9960X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9960X was released in Q4/2018.

The 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 Intel Core i9-9960X has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9960X is at 3.10 GHz (4.50 GHz).

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 or Intel Core i9-9960X 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.

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.

The 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 Intel Core i9-9960X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 85.4 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is 130 W, while the Intel Core i9-9960X has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is manufactured in 65 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i9-9960X is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 22.00 MB cache.