GX-210JA vs Core 2 Extreme X6800

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X6800
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 75 Watt
0.68
+353%
GX-210JA
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
0.15

Core 2 Extreme X6800 outperforms GX-210JA by a whopping 353% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and GX-210JA processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27293307
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Extreme (Desktop)AMD
Power efficiency0.862.38
Architecture codenameConroe (2006−2007)Temash (2013)
Release dateno data23 May 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and GX-210JA 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 GHz1 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache4 MB (shared)1 MB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography65 nm28 nm
Die size143 mm2no data
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 GX-210JA 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 configuration1no data
Socket775FT3 BGA
Power consumption (TDP)75 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and GX-210JA. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x SSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A),-64, AES, AVX
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) X6800 and GX-210JA. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3

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 0.68
+353%
GX-210JA 0.15

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
+342%
GX-210JA 248

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.68 0.15
Chip lithography 65 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 6 Watt

Core 2 Extreme X6800 has a 353.3% higher aggregate performance score.

GX-210JA, on the other hand, has a 132.1% more advanced lithography process, and 1150% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme X6800 is our recommended choice as it beats the GX-210JA in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Extreme X6800 is a desktop processor while GX-210JA is a notebook one.


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