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Intel Core2 Extreme Q6800 vs Core2 Extreme X9650

The Intel Core2 Extreme Q6800 @ 2.93GHz is newer than Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz, while Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz is around 11% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 11% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core2 Extreme Q6800 @ 2.93GHz uses substantially less power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 402 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core2 Extreme Q6800 @ 2.93GHz×Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeLGA775LGA775
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed2.9 GHz3.0 GHz
Turbo SpeedNot SupportedNot Supported
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 4)4 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 8.0MB, L3: 0MBL1: 256KB, L2: 12.0MB, L3: 0MB
TDP75W130W
Yearly Running Cost$13.69$23.73
Other
First Seen on ChartQ4 2008Q4 2008
# of Samples51351
CPU Value1.92.8
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1124(-10.7%)1258(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)2145(-10.8%)2404(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 1st of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Extreme Q6800 @ 2.93GHz
2,145
Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz
2,404
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 1st of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core2 Extreme Q6800 @ 2.93GHz
1.9
Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz
2.8
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 1st of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Extreme Q6800 @ 2.93GHz
1,124
Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz
1,258
PassMark Software © 2008-2025
Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core2 Extreme Q6800 @ 2.93GHz Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz
Max TDP75W130W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.150.26
Running cost per day$0.037$0.065
Power consumption per year (kWh)54.894.9
Running cost per year$13.69$23.73
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.