Intel Core i7-3520M vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800

The Intel Core i7-3520M operates with 2 cores and 4 CPU threads. It run at 3.60 GHz base 3.40 GHz all cores while the TDP is set at 35 W.The processor is attached to the BGA 1023 CPU socket. This version includes 4.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3-1333DDR3-1600DDR3L-1333 SO-DIMMDDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM RAM and features 3.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below -- degrees C. In particular, Ivy Bridge H Architecture is enhanced with 22 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d. The product was launched on Q2/2012

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 operates with 4 cores and 4 CPU threads. It run at -- base -- all cores while the TDP is set at 130 W.The processor is attached to the LGA 775 CPU socket. This version includes -- of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR2-800DDR3-1066 RAM and features PCIe Gen lanes. Tjunction keeps below -- degrees C. In particular, Kentsfield (Core) Architecture is enhanced with 65 nm technology and supports VT-x. The product was launched on Q2/2007