Core 2 Solo SU3500 vs Core 2 Extreme X6800
Aggregate performance score
Core 2 Extreme X6800 outperforms Core 2 Solo SU3500 by a whopping 320% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 3004 | 3572 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.01 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) | Intel Core 2 Solo |
| Power efficiency | 0.90 | no data |
| Designer | Intel | Intel |
| Manufacturer | Intel | no data |
| Architecture codename | Conroe XE (2006) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| Release date | 27 July 2006 (19 years ago) | 1 April 2009 (16 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $999 | $262 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Core 2 Extreme X6800 and Core 2 Solo SU3500 have a nearly equal value for money.
Performance to price scatter graph
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Solo SU3500 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 | 2 (Dual-core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 2 | 1 |
| Base clock speed | 2.933 GHz | 1.3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 0.93 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| Bus rate | 1066 MHz | 800 MHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB |
| L2 cache | 4 MB (shared) | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 3 MB |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 45 nm |
| Die size | 143 mm2 | 107 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 60 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 291 million | 410 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
| VID voltage range | no data | 1.05V-1.15V |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Solo SU3500 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 configuration | 1 | no data |
| Socket | 775 | BGA956 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 5.5 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Solo SU3500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | - |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | - |
| Demand Based Switching | no data | - |
| FSB parity | no data | - |
Security technologies
Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Solo SU3500 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| EDB | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Solo SU3500 are enumerated here.
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Solo SU3500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core 2 Solo SU3500.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | no data |
Synthetic benchmarks
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.
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.63 | 0.15 |
| Recency | 27 July 2006 | 1 April 2009 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 1 |
| Threads | 2 | 1 |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 45 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 5 Watt |
Core 2 Extreme X6800 has a 320% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.
Core 2 Solo SU3500, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 1400% lower power consumption.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 in performance tests.
Note that Core 2 Extreme X6800 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Solo SU3500 is a notebook one.
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