A4-1350 vs Core 2 Extreme QX6700

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX6700
2006
4 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
1.33
+133%
A4-1350
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 8 Watt
0.57

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 outperforms A4-1350 by a whopping 133% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and A4-1350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22602826
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)AMD A-Series
Power efficiency0.976.74
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Kabini (2013−2014)
Release dateno data18 October 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and A4-1350 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz1 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)128K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB (shared)512K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm32 nm
Die size2x 143 mm2246 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °C90 °C
Number of transistors582 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and A4-1350 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
Socket775FT3
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt8 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and A4-1350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x SSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A),-64, AES, AVX
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and A4-1350 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and A4-1350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon HD 8210 (300 MHz)

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 Extreme QX6700 1.33
+133%
A4-1350 0.57

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 Extreme QX6700 2118
+132%
A4-1350 911

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.33 0.57
Chip lithography 65 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 8 Watt

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has a 133.3% higher aggregate performance score.

A4-1350, on the other hand, has a 103.1% more advanced lithography process, and 1525% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-1350 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is a desktop processor while A4-1350 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and A4-1350, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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