Pentium P6000 vs Core 2 Extreme X9100
Pentium P6000
Core 2 Extreme X9100
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 Pentium P6000 is positioned at rank 1005 and the Core 2 Extreme X9100 is on rank 277, so the Core 2 Extreme X9100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6000
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Extreme X9100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6000 | Core 2 Extreme X9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($90) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($851) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn XE (2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6000 | Core 2 Extreme X9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+840%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($90) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($851) |
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 Pentium P6000 and Core 2 Extreme X9100
Pentium P6000
The Pentium P6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.88 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Extreme X9100
The Core 2 Extreme X9100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn XE (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,063 points. Launch price was $851.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium P6000 and Core 2 Extreme X9100 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.88 GHz on the Pentium P6000 versus 0.07 GHz on the Core 2 Extreme X9100 — a 185.6% clock advantage for the Pentium P6000 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 3.06 GHz). The Pentium P6000 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Extreme X9100 uses Penryn XE (2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6000 scores 2,051 against the Core 2 Extreme X9100's 2,063 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 2 Extreme X9100. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6000 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Extreme X9100.
| Feature | Pentium P6000 | Core 2 Extreme X9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.88 GHz+2586% | 0.07 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 3.06 GHz+65% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 6 MB+2300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Penryn XE (2008) |
| PassMark | 2,051 | 2,063 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6000 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Extreme X9100 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium P6000 | Core 2 Extreme X9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium P6000 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core 2 Extreme X9100 debuted at $851.
| Feature | Pentium P6000 | Core 2 Extreme X9100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-82% | $851 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $90 | — |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2008 |
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