Athlon II X2 215 vs Core 2 Extreme QX6700

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
1.37
+117%

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 outperforms Athlon II X2 215 by a whopping 117% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Athlon II X2 215 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking21762711
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.948.66
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Regor (2009−2013)
Release dateno data20 October 2009 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$45

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Athlon II X2 215 has 195% better value for money than Core 2 Extreme QX6700.

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Athlon II X2 215 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 speedno data2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus support1066 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cacheno data512 KB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data117 mm2
Number of transistorsno data410 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Athlon II X2 215 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 configurationno data1
Socketno dataAM3
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Athlon II X2 215. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Athlon II X2 215.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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 1.37
+117%
Athlon II X2 215 0.63

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 outperforms Athlon II X2 215 by 117% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 65%

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2118
+118%
Athlon II X2 215 973

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 outperforms Athlon II X2 215 by 118% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.37 0.63
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 65 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has a 117.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Athlon II X2 215, on the other hand, has a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon II X2 215 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Athlon II X2 215, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
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