Sempron 3300+ vs Core 2 Extreme QX6850

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX6850
2007
4 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
1.43
+615%
Sempron 3300+
2001
1 core / 1 thread, 62 Watt
0.20

Core 2 Extreme QX6850 outperforms Sempron 3300+ by a whopping 615% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23703429
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency0.430.12
DesignerIntelAMD
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Palermo (2001−2005)
Release dateno dataJanuary 2001 (24 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$30

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 and Sempron 3300+ 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Boost clock speed3 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache8 MB (shared)512K
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm130 nm
Die size2x 143 mm2101 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °Cno data
Number of transistors582 million69 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 and Sempron 3300+ 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
Socket775754
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt62 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 and Sempron 3300+. 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) QX6850 and Sempron 3300+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no data

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.

Core 2 Extreme QX6850 1.43
+615%
Sempron 3300+ 0.20

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Core 2 Extreme QX6850 2292
+628%
Sempron 3300+ 315

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.43 0.20
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 65 nm 130 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 62 Watt

Core 2 Extreme QX6850 has a 615% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Sempron 3300+, on the other hand, has 109.7% lower power consumption.

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Sempron 3300+ in performance tests.

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