A10-5700 vs Core 2 Extreme X6800

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X6800
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 75 Watt
0.63

A10-5700 outperforms Core 2 Extreme X6800 by a whopping 146% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking29302244
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.01no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency0.361.01
DesignerIntelAMD
ManufacturerIntelno data
Architecture codenameConroe XE (2006)Trinity (2012−2013)
Release date27 July 2006 (19 years ago)2 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A10-5700 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed2.933 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed0.93 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB (shared)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm32 nm
Die size143 mm2246 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)60 °C71 °C
Number of transistors291 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A10-5700 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
Socket775FM2
Power consumption (TDP)75 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A10-5700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A10-5700 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A10-5700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon HD 7660D

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A10-5700.

PCIe version2.0no 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 X6800 0.63
A10-5700 1.55
+146%

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 X6800 1118
A10-5700 2743
+145%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.63 1.55
Recency 27 July 2006 2 October 2012
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 65 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 65 Watt

A10-5700 has a 146% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 103.1% more advanced lithography process, and 15.4% lower power consumption.

The AMD A10-5700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 in performance tests.

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