Xeon Bronze 3206R vs Core 2 Extreme QX6850
Aggregate performance score
Xeon Bronze 3206R outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6850 by a whopping 372% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Xeon Bronze 3206R processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2073 | 948 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 2.69 | 31.30 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Series | Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) | no data |
| Architecture codename | Kentsfield (2007) | no data |
| Release date | no data | 1 January 2020 (4 years ago) |
| Current price | $385 | $218 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Xeon Bronze 3206R has 1064% better value for money than Core 2 Extreme QX6850.
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Xeon Bronze 3206R 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) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 1.9 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
| Bus support | 1333 MHz | no data |
| L3 cache | no data | 11 MB |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 78 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | - |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Xeon Bronze 3206R 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.
| Socket | no data | FCLGA3647 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 85 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Xeon Bronze 3206R. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
| AES-NI | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Speed Shift | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | - |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | - |
| TSX | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | no data | - |
| Status | no data | Launched |
Security technologies
Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Xeon Bronze 3206R technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
| EDB | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Xeon Bronze 3206R 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 Xeon Bronze 3206R. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR4-2133 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 1 TB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 6 |
| ECC memory support | no data | + |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Xeon Bronze 3206R.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 48 |
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.
Xeon Bronze 3206R outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6850 by 372% based on our aggregate 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%
Xeon Bronze 3206R outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6850 by 371% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.48 | 6.98 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 85 Watt |
The Xeon Bronze 3206R is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX6850 in performance tests.
Note that Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is a desktop processor while Xeon Bronze 3206R is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Xeon Bronze 3206R, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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