Core i3-12100F 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
Core i3-12100F
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
8.87
+1186%

Core i3-12100F outperforms Core 2 Extreme X6800 by a whopping 1186% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-12100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2727867
Place by popularitynot in top-1005
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency0.8714.47
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release dateno dataJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-12100F 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)
Threads28
Base clock speedno data3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB (shared)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size143 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)60 °Cno data
Number of transistors291 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-12100F 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
Socket775FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)75 Watt58 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-12100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-12100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-12100F are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-12100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data76.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-12100F.

PCIe versionno data5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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
i3-12100F 8.87
+1186%

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
i3-12100F 14096
+1187%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.69 8.87
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 8
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 58 Watt

i3-12100F has a 1185.5% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 29.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-12100F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme X6800 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme X6800 and Core i3-12100F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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