Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 was a remarkable processor at the time of its release. As part of the then state-of-the-art Kentsfield architecture, it brought with it four cores, which offered a noticeable advantage for demanding applications and true multitasking. This chip was an excellent choice, especially for enthusiasts and gamers.

Its name Extreme already indicated its special focus, namely uncompromising gaming performance. Its generous 8 MB Level 2 Cache also contributed significantly to the smooth operation and effectively supported the cores. The 65 nm manufacturing process was a technical highlight of this generation.

With a maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s, data could be processed quickly. We still remember well how this processor effortlessly handled even more complex tasks. It offered a solid foundation for powerful systems and set new standards in its class.
  • Quad-Core-Prozessor
  • High Gaming Performance
  • Generous 8 MB Level 2 Cache
  • For its time, a high-end model

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
422
AMD Phenom II X4 850
4C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
421
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
417
AMD Athlon II X2 255
2C / 2T · 3.10 GHz
416
Intel Core2 Duo E8190
2C / 2T · 2.66 GHz
415
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
4C / 4T · 2.66 GHz
1,363
AMD Phenom II X4 960T
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,362
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
1,358
AMD A8-3800
AMD A8-3800 100 %
4C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
1,354
Intel Celeron G3930T
2C / 2T · 2.70 GHz
1,350

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core2 Extreme (7)
CPU groupIntel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 (3)
ArchitectureKentsfield (Core)
Technology65 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 775
Generation1
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 3.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache8.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingYes

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1066
DDR2-800
17.1 GB/s
12.8 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP130 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsMMX, SSE2, SSE3
Release dateQ3/2007
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
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