Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 vs Core i5-5675C

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Combined performance score

i5-5675C
3.61
+162%

Core i5-5675C outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6700 by 162% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i5-5675C and Core 2 Extreme QX6700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking13992092
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money0.912.94
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5Core 2 Extreme (Desktop)
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Kentsfield (2007)
Release date15 May 2015 (8 years old)no data
Current price$185 $312
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has 223% better value for money than i5-5675C.

Technical specs

Core i5-5675C and Core 2 Extreme QX6700 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 speed3.1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.67 GHz
Bus support5 GT/s1066 MHz
L1 cache256K (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache4 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die size133 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors0 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-5675C and Core 2 Extreme QX6700 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
SocketFCLGA1150no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-5675C and Core 2 Extreme QX6700. 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
eDRAM128 MBno data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
TSX+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
SIPP-no data
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i5-5675C and Core 2 Extreme QX6700 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+no data
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-5675C and Core 2 Extreme QX6700 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-5675C and Core 2 Extreme QX6700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-5675C and Core 2 Extreme QX6700 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-5675C and Core 2 Extreme QX6700 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-5675C and Core 2 Extreme QX6700 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-5675C and Core 2 Extreme QX6700.

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.

i5-5675C 3.61
+162%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 1.38

Core i5-5675C outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6700 by 162% 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%

i5-5675C 5546
+162%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2118

Core i5-5675C outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6700 by 162% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 3.61 1.38
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 130 Watt

The Core i5-5675C is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-5675C and Core 2 Extreme QX6700, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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