Pro A10-8700B vs Core 2 Extreme QX6700

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX6700
2006
4 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
1.32
Pro A10-8700B
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
1.37
+3.8%

Pro A10-8700B outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6700 by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pro A10-8700B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22672241
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)AMD Carrizo
Power efficiency0.973.73
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Carrizo (2015−2018)
Release dateno data3 June 2015 (9 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pro A10-8700B 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
Base clock speedno data1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache8 MB (shared)2048 KB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography65 nm28 nm
Die size2x 143 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °Cno data
Number of transistors582 million3100 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pro A10-8700B 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 configuration1no data
Socket775FP4
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt12 - 35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pro A10-8700B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataHSA 1.0
AES-NI-+
FMA-FMA4
AVX-AVX
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
Out-of-band client management-+
VirusProtect-+
RAID-+
HSA-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pro A10-8700B are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pro A10-8700B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3/DDR3L-2133
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon R6 Graphics
iGPU core countno data6
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data384
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pro A10-8700B integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pro A10-8700B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 and Pro A10-8700B.

PCIe versionno data3.0

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 1.32
Pro A10-8700B 1.37
+3.8%

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
Pro A10-8700B 2194
+3.6%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2725
+23.9%
Pro A10-8700B 2200

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 9520
+61.2%
Pro A10-8700B 5907

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 4022
+43.7%
Pro A10-8700B 2798

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 3
+31.9%
Pro A10-8700B 2

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.32 1.37
Chip lithography 65 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 12 Watt

Pro A10-8700B has a 3.8% higher aggregate performance score, a 132.1% more advanced lithography process, and 983.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Pro A10-8700B.

Note that Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is a desktop processor while Pro A10-8700B is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Pro A10-8700B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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