Core 2 Duo E8300 vs Core 2 Extreme X6800

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X6800
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 75 Watt
0.69
+9.5%
Core 2 Duo E8300
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.63

Core 2 Extreme X6800 outperforms Core 2 Duo E8300 by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Duo E8300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27272785
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency0.870.92
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Wolfdale (2008−2010)
Release dateno dataApril 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Duo E8300 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
Base clock speedno data2.83 GHz
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz2.83 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz1333 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm45 nm
Die size143 mm2107 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)60 °C72 °C
Number of transistors291 million410 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Duo E8300 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
Socket775LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)75 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Duo E8300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Duo E8300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Duo E8300 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Duo E8300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

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
+9.5%
Core 2 Duo E8300 0.63

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
+9.9%
Core 2 Duo E8300 996

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.69 0.63
Chip lithography 65 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 65 Watt

Core 2 Extreme X6800 has a 9.5% higher aggregate performance score.

Core 2 Duo E8300, on the other hand, has a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 15.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Extreme X6800 and Core 2 Duo E8300.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme X6800 and Core 2 Duo E8300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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