Intel Core i5-3450S | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-3450S and the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-3450S 4 core processor released in Q2/2012 with the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2006. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Core2 Extreme (7) |
Intel Core i 3000 (31) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 (3) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Ivy Bridge S | Architecture | Kentsfield (Core) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-3450S is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 clocks with 2.66 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-3450S | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 2.66 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 2500 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | -- |
22 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
6 | Compute units | -- |
48 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.0 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel HD Graphics 2500 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-3450S, while the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-3450S | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-3450S has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is 130 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-3450S | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-3450S has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 65 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-3450S | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 |
22 nm | Technology | 65 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | LGA 775 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2012 | Release date | Q4/2006 |
195 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-3450S
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3450S
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3450S
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3450S
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3450S
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3450S
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.10 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-3450S | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 |
Unknown | Unknown |