Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 vs Intel Core i5-660
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and the Intel Core i5-660. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 73W |
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1156 |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.33 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.33 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Core | Westmere |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel HD Graphics |
| L3 Cache | - | 6 MB |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
2
specs won
Intel Core i5-660
4
specs won
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