A4-5000 vs Core 2 Extreme X6800

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X6800
2 cores / 2 threads, 75 Watt
0.69
A4-5000
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
0.81
+17.4%

A4-5000 outperforms Core 2 Extreme X6800 by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A4-5000 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27122590
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)AMD A-Series
Power efficiency0.875.11
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Kabini (2013−2014)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)23 May 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A4-5000 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
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz1.5 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L2 cacheno data2048 KB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data90 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A4-5000 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 configurationno data1
Socketno dataFT3
Power consumption (TDP)75 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A4-5000. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x SSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A),-64, AES, AVX
AES-NI-+
FMA-FMA4
AVX-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A4-5000 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A4-5000. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3
Max memory channelsno data1

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon HD 8330
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A4-5000 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A4-5000 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and A4-5000.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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 2 Extreme X6800 0.69
A4-5000 0.81
+17.4%

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.

Core 2 Extreme X6800 1095
A4-5000 1289
+17.7%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Core 2 Extreme X6800 3000
+149%
A4-5000 1207

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Core 2 Extreme X6800 5700
+36.9%
A4-5000 4165

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Extreme X6800 2568
+26%
A4-5000 2039

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.69 0.81
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 65 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 15 Watt

A4-5000 has a 17.4% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 132.1% more advanced lithography process, and 400% lower power consumption.

The A4-5000 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme X6800 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Extreme X6800 is a desktop processor while A4-5000 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme X6800 and A4-5000, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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