Core 2 Extreme QX6850 vs Core i7-5850EQ
Aggregate performance score
Core i7-5850EQ outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6850 by a whopping 207% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-5850EQ and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1324 | 2173 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | Intel Core i7 | Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) |
| Power efficiency | 8.92 | 1.05 |
| Architecture codename | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Kentsfield (2007) |
| Release date | 2 June 2015 (9 years ago) | no data (2024 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-5850EQ and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Boost clock speed | 2.7 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Bus type | DMI 2.0 | no data |
| Bus rate | 5 GT/s | 1333 MHz |
| Multiplier | 27 | no data |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | no data |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | no data |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 65 nm |
| 64 bit support | - | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-5850EQ and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) 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 configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 47 Watt | 130 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5850EQ and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | - |
| AVX | + | - |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| TSX | + | - |
Security technologies
Core i7-5850EQ and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5850EQ and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5850EQ and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | no 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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 4.45 | 1.45 |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 65 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 47 Watt | 130 Watt |
i7-5850EQ has a 206.9% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 176.6% lower power consumption.
The Core i7-5850EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX6850 in performance tests.
Be aware that Core i7-5850EQ is a notebook processor while Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-5850EQ and Core 2 Extreme QX6850, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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