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Core i3-12300 vs Core 2 Extreme QX6850
Aggregated performance score
Core 2 Extreme QX6850
4 cores / 4 threads
1.50
Core i3-12300 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6850 by 539% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
General info
Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Core i3-12300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2032 | 722 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Value for money | 2.69 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) | no data |
| Architecture codename | Kentsfield (2007) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| Release date | no data | January 2022 (2 years old) |
| Current price | $385 | no data |
Value for money
no data
Technical specs
Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Core i3-12300 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) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Bus support | 1333 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Die size | no data | 163 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Core i3-12300 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 | no data | 1 |
| Socket | no data | FCLGA1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 60 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Core i3-12300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| AES-NI | no data | + |
| AVX | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Speed Shift | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | 2.0 |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
| TSX | no data | + |
| Idle States | no data | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | no data | - |
| Status | no data | Launched |
Security technologies
Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Core i3-12300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
| EDB | no data | + |
| Secure Key | no data | + |
| OS Guard | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Core i3-12300 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
| EPT | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Core i3-12300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 128 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 76.8 GB/s |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| Quick Sync Video | no data | + |
| Clear Video HD | no data | + |
| Graphics max frequency | no data | 1.45 GHz |
| Execution Units | no data | 24 |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Core i3-12300 integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | no data | 4 |
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Core i3-12300 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | no data | 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | no data | 5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz |
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | no data | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz |
Graphics API support
APIs supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Core i3-12300 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
| DirectX | no data | 12 |
| OpenGL | no data | 4.5 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Core i3-12300.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 and 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 20 |
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 i3-12300 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6850 by 539% based on our aggregated 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: 68%
Core i3-12300 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6850 by 541% in Passmark.
Advantages and disadvantages
| Performance score | 1.50 | 9.59 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 60 Watt |
The Core i3-12300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX6850 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Core i3-12300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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