Core 2 Extreme X6800 vs E2-3800

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Extreme X6800

2 / 2

1,118

0.0%

Celeron U3600

Pentium T2370

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,136

+1.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Core 2 Extreme X6800 is positioned at rank 1042 and the E2-3800 is on rank 1047, 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 Core 2 Extreme X6800

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

41841%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

39536%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

28706%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8648%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6850%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5992%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3432%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3387%

#9

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 Per Dollar E2-3800

#1035

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2583%

#1036

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2545%

#1037

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2336%

#1038

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2326%

#1039

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2304%

#1041

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2225%

#1042

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2134%

#1043

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2130%

#1044

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2073%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

99%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

98%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

97%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

96%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

95%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

95%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

94%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

94%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

94%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

93%

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 E2-3800 (2013) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Extreme X6800	E2-3800
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Conroe XE (2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 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	Core 2 Extreme X6800	E2-3800
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Extreme X6800 and E2-3800

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.

E2-3800

The E2-3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,136 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Extreme X6800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the E2-3800 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the E2-3800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.93 GHz on the Core 2 Extreme X6800 versus 1.3 GHz on the E2-3800 — a 33.2% clock advantage for the E2-3800. The Core 2 Extreme X6800 uses the Conroe XE (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the E2-3800 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Extreme X6800 scores 1,118 against the E2-3800's 1,136 — a 1.6% lead for the E2-3800.

Feature	Core 2 Extreme X6800	E2-3800
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	0.93 GHz	1.3 GHz+40%
Base Clock	2.933 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	4 MB (total)+100%	2048 kB
Process	65 nm	28 nm-57%
Architecture	Conroe XE (2006)	Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,118	1,136+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	136
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	389

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Extreme X6800 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the E2-3800 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Extreme X6800	E2-3800
Socket	LGA775	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Extreme X6800) / Yes (E2-3800). The E2-3800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8280), while the Core 2 Extreme X6800 requires a dedicated GPU.