Core i3-2310M vs Core 2 Extreme X6800

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X6800
2 cores / 2 threads, 75 Watt
0.69
Core i3-2310M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.77
+11.6%

Core i3-2310M outperforms Core 2 Extreme X6800 by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Core 2 Extreme X6800 Core 2 Extreme X6800
i3-2310M i3-2310M

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-2310M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27122631
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)Intel Core i3
Power efficiency0.872.08
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)1 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$225

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-2310M 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)
Threads24
Base clock speedno data2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate1066 MHz4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data21
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data256K (per core)
L3 cacheno data3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data149 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data85C (PGA); 100C (BGA)
Number of transistorsno data624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-2310M 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 (Uniprocessor)
Socketno dataFCBGA1023,PPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)75 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-2310M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® AVX
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-2310M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-2310M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
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 i3-2310M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data16 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-2310M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and Core i3-2310M.

PCIe versionno data2.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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
i3-2310M 0.77
+11.6%

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
i3-2310M 1223
+11.7%

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
+8.6%
i3-2310M 2762

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
i3-2310M 6191
+8.6%

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
+2%
i3-2310M 2517

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.69 0.77
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 65 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 35 Watt

i3-2310M has a 11.6% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 103.1% more advanced lithography process, and 114.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-2310M 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 Core i3-2310M is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme X6800 and Core i3-2310M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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