Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
Dell
52 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 4-core LGA 775
Intel
16 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Ai Llm
Productivity
Server
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Xeon | Core 2 Extreme |
| Model | 5-2637 V2 | QX6850 |
| Codename | Turin | Kentsfield |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 65 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 32★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 48★ | — |
| Threads | 64★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 48★ | 8 |
| L3 Cache | No data | |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | LGA 775 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 64★ | — |
| TDP | 200 | 130★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 350★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | No | — |
Pros & Cons
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
- Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (32nd percentile)
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 (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2
Scores 52 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.