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Intel Atom C3708 or Intel Atom C3708 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Atom C3708 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series. To use the Intel Atom C3708, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Extreme series. To use the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket. |
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| Intel Atom | Family | Intel Core2 Extreme |
| Intel Atom C3000 | Group | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 |
| Intel Atom C3708 | Name | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| 5 | Generation | 1 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Atom C3708 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3708 is 1.7 GHz The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is 3.0 GHz |
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| 8x | Cores | 4x |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| 8 | CPU Cores | 4 |
| 1.7 GHz | Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| 8 | Threads | 4 |
| No | Overclocking | Yes |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Atom C3708 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| -- | GPU frequency | -- |
| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| -- | Shaders | -- |
| -- | Execution units | -- |
| -- | Direct X | -- |
| -- | Generation | -- |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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| -- | AVC | -- |
| -- | VC-1 | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | JPEG | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | VP8 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| DDR4-2133 | Memory type | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
| 2 | Memory channels | 2 |
| Yes | ECC | No |
| 256.0 GB | Max. Memory | 16.0 GB |
| 34.1 GB/s | Bandwidth | -- |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| Yes | AES-NI | No |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts. |
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| 100 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
| 17 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 W |
Technical details |
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The Intel Atom C3708 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is manufactured using a 65 nm process. |
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| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x |
| Q3/2017 | Release date | Q3/2007 |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| 14 nm | Technology | 65 nm |
| BGA 1310 | Socket | LGA 775 |
| 16.0 MB | L2-Cache | 8.0 MB |
| 0 bytes | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
| 209 $ | Release price | -- |
| Denverton | Architecture | Kentsfield (Core) |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE3, MMX, SSE2 |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
