Core 2 Extreme X7800 vs A6-7310

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Aggregate performance score

A6-7310
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
1.69
+135%
Core 2 Extreme X7800
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
0.72

A6-7310 outperforms Core 2 Extreme X7800 by a whopping 135% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-7310 and Core 2 Extreme X7800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20602707
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD A-SeriesIntel Core 2 Extreme
Power efficiency6.391.55
Architecture codenameCarrizo-L (2015)Merom XE (2007)
Release date7 May 2015 (9 years ago)17 July 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$851

Detailed specifications

A6-7310 and Core 2 Extreme X7800 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rateno data800 MHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache2048 KB4 MB
L3 cacheno data4 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography28 nm65 nm
Die sizeno data143 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C100 °C
Number of transistors930 Million291 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data1.1V-1.375V

Compatibility

Information on A6-7310 and Core 2 Extreme X7800 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

SocketFP4PPGA478
Power consumption (TDP)12-25 Watt44 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7310 and Core 2 Extreme X7800. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, BMI1, F16C, AMD64, VTno data
AES-NI+-
FMAFMA4-
AVX+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

A6-7310 and Core 2 Extreme X7800 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7310 and Core 2 Extreme X7800 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7310 and Core 2 Extreme X7800. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1866no data
Max memory channels1no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R4 Graphicsno data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-7310 and Core 2 Extreme X7800 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-7310 and Core 2 Extreme X7800 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7310 and Core 2 Extreme X7800.

PCIe version2.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A6-7310 1.69
+135%
Core 2 Extreme X7800 0.72

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A6-7310 2689
+136%
Core 2 Extreme X7800 1138

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.69 0.72
Recency 7 May 2015 17 July 2007
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 28 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 12 Watt 44 Watt

A6-7310 has a 134.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 132.1% more advanced lithography process, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The A6-7310 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme X7800 in performance tests.


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