VIA C3-M C3-M-1200 vs Core 2 Extreme QX6850
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and VIA C3-M C3-M-1200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance ranking | 2073 | not rated |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 2.69 | no data |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
Series | Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) | C3-M |
Architecture codename | Kentsfield (2007) | Nehemiah |
Release date | no data | no data |
Current price | $385 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and VIA C3-M C3-M-1200 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 | 3 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
Bus support | 1333 MHz | 200 MHz |
Chip lithography | 65 nm | 130 nm |
64 bit support | + | - |
Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and VIA C3-M C3-M-1200 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.
Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 18 Watt |
Pros & cons summary
Physical cores | 4 | 1 |
Threads | 4 | 1 |
Chip lithography | 65 nm | 130 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 18 Watt |
We couldn't decide between Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and VIA C3-M C3-M-1200. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is a desktop processor while VIA C3-M C3-M-1200 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and VIA C3-M C3-M-1200, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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