E2-1800 vs Core 2 Extreme X6800
E2-1800
Core 2 Extreme X6800
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 E2-1800 is positioned at rank 826 and the Core 2 Extreme X6800 is on rank 1042, so the E2-1800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E2-1800
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Extreme X6800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E2-1800 | Core 2 Extreme X6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe XE (2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E2-1800 | Core 2 Extreme X6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of E2-1800 and Core 2 Extreme X6800
E2-1800
The E2-1800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,110 points. Launch price was $50.
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.
Processing Power
Both the E2-1800 and Core 2 Extreme X6800 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the E2-1800 versus 0.93 GHz on the Core 2 Extreme X6800 — a 58.6% clock advantage for the E2-1800. The E2-1800 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Core 2 Extreme X6800 uses Conroe XE (2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the E2-1800 scores 1,110 against the Core 2 Extreme X6800's 1,118 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 2 Extreme X6800. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | E2-1800 | Core 2 Extreme X6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz+83% | 0.93 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.933 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 4 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 40 nm-38% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Conroe XE (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,110 | 1,118 |
Memory & Platform
The E2-1800 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Extreme X6800 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E2-1800 | Core 2 Extreme X6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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