Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 and Intel Core i7 6800K (6th Gen). Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 | Intel Core i7 6800K (6th Gen) |
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Product Type | Processor | Processor |
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PROCESSOR | Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 | Intel Core i7 6800K (6th Gen) |
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Type | Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 | Intel Core i7 6800K (6th Gen) |
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ARCHITECTURE |
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Processor Qty | 1 | 1 |
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Compatible Processor Socket | LGA775 Socket | LGA2011-v3 Socket |
Manufacturing Process | 45 nm | 14 nm |
Thermal Design Power | 65 W | 140 W |
Thermal Specification | 74.1 °C | - |
PCI Express Revision | - | 3.0 |
PCI Express Lanes Qty | - | 28 |
Architecture Features | Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Smart Response Technology |
PERFORMANCE |
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Number of Cores | Dual-Core | 6-core |
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Number of Threads | - | 12 threads |
Clock Speed (Frequency) | 3.16 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
Max Turbo Speed | - | 3.6 GHz |
Bus Speed | 1333 MHz | - |
64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
CACHE MEMORY |
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Cache | 6 MB | 15 MB |
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Cache Memory Details | L2 - 6 MB | 15 MB |
Installed Size | 6 MB | - |
EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY | Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 | Intel Core i7 6800K (6th Gen) |
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Compatible Slots | 1 x processor - LGA775 Socket | - |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 | Intel Core i7 6800K (6th Gen) |
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Included Accessories | Cooler (fansink) | - |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 90 days | - |