Athlon 64 3800+ vs Core 2 Duo E6850

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E6850
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.72
+80%
Athlon 64 3800+
2004
1 core / 1 thread, 89 Watt
0.40

Core 2 Duo E6850 outperforms Athlon 64 3800+ by an impressive 80% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6850 and Athlon 64 3800+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27013005
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Duo (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.050.43
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Venice (2004−2005)
Release dateno dataJune 2004 (20 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$160

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6850 and Athlon 64 3800+ 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 cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Boost clock speed3 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB128 KB
L2 cache4 MB512 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm130 nm
Die size143 mm2230 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data70 °C
Number of transistors291 million227 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6850 and Athlon 64 3800+ 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.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket775939
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt89 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6850 and Athlon 64 3800+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6850 and Athlon 64 3800+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR1

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.

Core 2 Duo E6850 0.72
+80%
Athlon 64 3800+ 0.40

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.

Core 2 Duo E6850 1147
+80.6%
Athlon 64 3800+ 635

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 0.40
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 65 nm 130 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 89 Watt

Core 2 Duo E6850 has a 80% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 36.9% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo E6850 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 3800+ in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E6850 and Athlon 64 3800+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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