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Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz

Explore Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.3/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2241 and a single-thread rating of 1200. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

CPU Mark2,241
213 samples
Single Thread1,200
Overall rank#3,688
of 6,054
Reference price$1,495.95

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.3Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2241 and a single-thread rating of 1200. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop released in 2008. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 130 W reference TDP, a 2,241 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 2,241 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,200 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA775. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 130 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 130 W reference TDP, a 2,241 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz?

Start with LGA775 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 130 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02AMD Phenom II X4 920AMD2,252 points
03Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU2,241 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

03Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU1,200 points
04AMD Phenom II X4 920AMD1,143 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

04AMD Phenom II X4 920AMD18.0 Mark/W
05Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU17.2 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
50,512.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
594.20
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
920.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
11.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
4,838.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
10,301.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
167.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
6,380.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2008
SocketLGA775
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock3.00 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP130 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L22 x 4096 KB