Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 4-core LGA 775
Intel
16 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 4-core LGA 775
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
This CPU breathes new life into aging computers, with many users reporting dramatic performance improvements and the ability to handle heavy workloads without hitting 100% usage. It stays cool, overclocks easily thanks to an unlocked multiplier, and is ideal for those looking to upgrade an older socket 775 system. A few users noted stability issues initially, but these were often resolved by swapping out faulty RAM or ensuring motherboard compatibility.
Pros
- Dramatic performance boost in older systems
- Runs cool even under heavy load
- Easy overclocking with unlocked multiplier
- Handles heavy workloads without pegging at 100%
- Works well for socket 775 upgrades
Cons
- Potential stability issues with certain motherboards
- Some users needed to replace faulty RAM for stability
- No complaints overall except compatibility concerns with specific boards
Performance improvement 6
Compatibility 3
Overclocking 2
Cooling 2
Stability 2
Value for old systems 4
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core 2 Extreme | Xeon Gold |
| Model | QX6850 | 6526Y |
| Codename | Kentsfield | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 65★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Threads | 4 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 775 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 80★ |
| TDP | 130★ | 195 |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 4-core LGA 775
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average ai (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average multi thread (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average efficiency (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 4-core LGA 775
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: HP Xeon 6526Y
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.