Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 vs Core 2 Extreme X6800

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Core 2 Duo E7500 Core 2 Duo E8400 Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Core 2 Extreme QX6850 Core 2 Extreme X6800 Core 2 Extreme QX6800 Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Core 2 Extreme QX9775 Core 2 Quad Q6600 Core 2 Quad Q9400 Core 2 Quad Q9650
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Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Athlon 64 X2 4000+ Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Athlon 64 X2 6000+

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X6800
2 cores / 2 threads, 75 Watt
0.69
+21.1%
Athlon 64 X2 FX-60
2 cores / 2 threads, 110 Watt
0.57

Core 2 Extreme X6800 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Core 2 Extreme X6800 Core 2 Extreme X6800
Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 Athlon 64 X2 FX-60

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27102810
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)2x Athlon 64 (Desktop)
Power efficiency0.870.49
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Toledo (2006)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz1000 MHz
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 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)75 Watt110 Watt

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
+21.1%
Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 0.57

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
+31%
Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 1960

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.69 0.57
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 110 Watt

Core 2 Extreme X6800 has a 21.1% higher aggregate performance score, a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 46.7% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme X6800 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme X6800 and Athlon 64 X2 FX-60, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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