Core 2 Duo SU9300 vs Core i7-6800K

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6800K and Core 2 Duo SU9300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	950	not rated
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	3.29	no data
Market segment	Desktop processor	Laptop
Series	no data	Intel Core 2 Duo
Architecture codename	Broadwell-E (2016)	Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date	31 May 2016 (8 years ago)	20 August 2008 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$345	no data
Current price	$196 (0.6x MSRP)	$26

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6800K and Core 2 Duo SU9300 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	6 (Hexa-Core)	2 (Dual-core)
Threads	12	2
Base clock speed	3.4 GHz	1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed	3.8 GHz	1.2 GHz
Bus support	no data	800 MHz
L1 cache	32 KB (per core)	no data
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)	3 MB
L3 cache	15 MB (shared)	3 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography	14 nm	45 nm
Die size	no data	107 mm2
Maximum core temperature	67°	105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	no data
Number of transistors	no data	410 Million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
VID voltage range	no data	1.05V-1.15V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6800K and Core 2 Duo SU9300 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	no data
Socket	FCLGA2011	BGA956
Power consumption (TDP)	140 Watt	10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6800K and Core 2 Duo SU9300. 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	2.0	-
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	-
Idle States	+	no data
Smart Response	+	no data
Demand Based Switching	no data	-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0	+	no data
FSB parity	no data	-
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-6800K and Core 2 Duo SU9300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	+	+
EDB	+	+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6800K and Core 2 Duo SU9300 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6800K and Core 2 Duo SU9300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4	no data
Maximum memory size	128 GB	no data
Max memory channels	4	no data
ECC memory support	-	no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6800K and Core 2 Duo SU9300.

PCIe version	3.0	no data
PCI Express lanes	28	no data

Pros & cons summary

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Recency	31 May 2016	20 August 2008
Physical cores	6	2
Threads	12	2
Chip lithography	14 nm	45 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	140 Watt	10 Watt

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