Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition vs Core 2 Extreme X7900

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme X7900 and Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	2599	not rated
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Laptop	Desktop processor
Series	Intel Core 2 Extreme	Intel Core i7EE
Architecture codename	Merom (2006−2008)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
Release date	1 September 2007 (16 years ago)	no data
Launch price (MSRP)	$851	$1,743
Current price	$170 (0.2x MSRP)	$627 (0.4x MSRP)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme X7900 and Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition 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)	10 (Deca-Core)
Threads	2	20
Base clock speed	2.8 GHz	no data
Boost clock speed	2.8 GHz	3 GHz
Bus support	800 MHz	no data
L1 cache	128 KB	no data
L2 cache	4 MB	2.5 MB
L3 cache	0 KB	25 MB
Chip lithography	65 nm	14 nm
Die size	143 mm2	246 mm2
Maximum core temperature	100 °C	no data
Number of transistors	no data	3400 Million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
VID voltage range	1.1V-1.375V	no data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme X7900 and Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition 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	1 (Uniprocessor)
Socket	PPGA478	no data
Power consumption (TDP)	44 Watt	140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme X7900 and Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	no data	+
AVX	no data	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
Turbo Boost Technology	-	no data
Hyper-Threading Technology	-	no data
Idle States	-	no data
Demand Based Switching	-	no data
AMT	+	no data
FSB parity	-	no data
Status	Discontinued	no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme X7900 and Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	+	no data
EDB	+	no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme X7900 and Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition are enumerated here.

VT-x

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no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme X7900 and Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR1	no data
Maximum memory size	no data	128 GB

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme X7900 and Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition.

PCIe version	no data	3.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	40

Pros & cons summary

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Physical cores	2	10
Threads	2	20
Cost	$851	$1743
Chip lithography	65 nm	14 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	44 Watt	140 Watt

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