Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 vs Core i3-8350K

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Combined performance score

i3-8350K
4.47
+200%

Core i3-8350K outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6850 by 200% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i3-8350K and Core 2 Extreme QX6850 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking12242022
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money4.822.69
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3Core 2 Extreme (Desktop)
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Kentsfield (2007)
Release date5 October 2017 (6 years old)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$168no data
Current price$224 (1.3x MSRP)$385
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-8350K has 79% better value for money than Core 2 Extreme QX6850.

Technical specs

Core i3-8350K and Core 2 Extreme QX6850 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHz3 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/s1333 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die size126 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8350K and Core 2 Extreme QX6850 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
SocketFCLGA1151no data
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8350K and Core 2 Extreme QX6850. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+no data
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
SIPP-no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i3-8350K and Core 2 Extreme QX6850 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+no data
Identity Protection+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8350K and Core 2 Extreme QX6850 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8350K and Core 2 Extreme QX6850. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400no data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8350K and Core 2 Extreme QX6850 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8350K and Core 2 Extreme QX6850 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8350K and Core 2 Extreme QX6850 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8350K and Core 2 Extreme QX6850.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i3-8350K 4.47
+200%
Core 2 Extreme QX6850 1.49

Core i3-8350K outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6850 by 200% in our combined benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-8350K 6863
+199%
Core 2 Extreme QX6850 2292

Core i3-8350K outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6850 by 199% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 4.47 1.49
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 130 Watt

The Core i3-8350K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX6850 in performance tests.


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