Celeron N3350 vs Core 2 Extreme X6800

Celeron N3350

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2016

Core 2 Extreme X6800

2 Cores2 Thrd75 WWMax: 0.93 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N3350

2 / 2

1,112

0.0%

Pentium D 830

Pentium T2370

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,118

+0.5%

Celeron U3600

Pentium T2370

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron N3350 is positioned at rank 1068 and the Core 2 Extreme X6800 is on rank 1042, so the Core 2 Extreme X6800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3350

#1056

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2824%

#1057

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2782%

#1058

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2554%

#1059

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2543%

#1060

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2520%

#1062

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2433%

#1063

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2333%

#1064

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2329%

#1065

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2267%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

97%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Extreme X6800

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

41841%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

39536%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

28706%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8648%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6850%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5992%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3432%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3387%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3084%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3084%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3050%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2967%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2926%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2914%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2888%

#1042

Core 2 Extreme X6800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1043

Phenom X3 8750

MSRP: $195|Avg: $20

99%

#1044

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

98%

#1045

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

97%

#1046

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

96%

#1047

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

95%

#1048

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

94%

#1049

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

94%

#1050

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

92%

#1051

Core 2 Duo E6320

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

92%

#1052

Core i7-980X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

92%

#1053

Athlon 64 X2 3600+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

91%

#1054

Core 2 Duo E6420

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

91%

#1055

Pentium D 940

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

89%

#1056

Phenom X4 9600B

MSRP: $278|Avg: $20

89%

#1057

Phenom II X3 B77

MSRP: $281|Avg: $35

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N3350 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N3350	Core 2 Extreme X6800
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Conroe XE (2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Extreme X6800 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N3350	Core 2 Extreme X6800
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Celeron N3350 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Extreme X6800 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3350 and Core 2 Extreme X6800

Celeron N3350

The Celeron N3350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,112 points. Launch price was $24.

Core 2 Extreme X6800

The Core 2 Extreme X6800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 July 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Conroe XE (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.933 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,118 points. Launch price was $999.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N3350 and Core 2 Extreme X6800 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron N3350 versus 0.93 GHz on the Core 2 Extreme X6800 — a 88.3% clock advantage for the Celeron N3350 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.933 GHz). The Celeron N3350 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Extreme X6800 uses Conroe XE (2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3350 scores 1,112 against the Core 2 Extreme X6800's 1,118 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 2 Extreme X6800. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron N3350	Core 2 Extreme X6800
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+158%	0.93 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.933 GHz+167%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB (total)+300%
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)	Conroe XE (2006)
PassMark	1,112	1,118
Geekbench 6 Single	250	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	450	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N3350 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Extreme X6800 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N3350	Core 2 Extreme X6800
Socket	FCBGA1296	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	6	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron N3350) / not specified (Core 2 Extreme X6800). The Celeron N3350 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Core 2 Extreme X6800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3350 targets Entry Level Laptop/NUC. Direct competitor: Celeron N3350 rivals AMD A4-9120.