Core 2 Extreme QX6700 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
7.94
+497%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700
2006
4 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
1.33

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX6700 by a whopping 497% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9492260
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 3Core 2 Extreme (Desktop)
Power efficiency21.470.97
Architecture codenameCezanne (2021−2024)Kentsfield (2007)
Release date1 June 2021 (3 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz2.67 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)8 MB (shared)
L3 cache8 MB0 KB
Chip lithography7 nm65 nm
Die size180 mm22x 143 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C64 °C
Number of transistors10,700 million582 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) 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 configuration11
SocketAM4775
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Vega 6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE and Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700.

PCIe version3.0no 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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 7.94
+497%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 1.33

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 12620
+496%
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2118

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.94 1.33
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 130 Watt

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE has a 497% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 828.6% more advanced lithography process, and 271.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 in performance tests.


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