Pentium 4 560 vs Core 2 Extreme QX6700
Aggregate performance score
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 outperforms Pentium 4 560 by a whopping 529% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pentium 4 560 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2267 | 3219 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) | Pentium 4 |
| Power efficiency | 0.97 | 0.23 |
| Architecture codename | Kentsfield (2007) | Prescott (2001−2005) |
| Release date | no data | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pentium 4 560 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Boost clock speed | 2.67 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Bus rate | 1066 MHz | 800 MHz |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 16 KB |
| L2 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 90 nm |
| Die size | 2x 143 mm2 | 109 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 64 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 582 million | 125 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pentium 4 560 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 775 | 775 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 88 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pentium 4 560. 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 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pentium 4 560. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.32 | 0.21 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 1 |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 90 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 88 Watt |
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has a 528.6% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 38.5% more advanced lithography process.
Pentium 4 560, on the other hand, has 47.7% lower power consumption.
The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium 4 560 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Pentium 4 560, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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