e6700 and e6750

[sMaCk III]

what the dif. between the two and why is the one so much more expensive than the other when most of the specs look the same?

[GTengineer]

what the dif. between the two and why is the one so much more expensive than the other when most of the specs look the same?
their specs are no where close to the same

E6700 is:
1066MHz FSB
10 multiplier
old B stepping

E6750 is:
1333MHz FSB
8 multiplier
new g0 stepping

go with a 6750 or 6850 if you are looking at dual core

[batboy]

Up until just now, the E6700 was the top dog of the Core 2 Duo (excluding the insanely priced X6800). Now the new E6550, E6750, and E6850 were just released at a low price point. Vendors haven't adjusted the price for the older inventory yet or are hoping people will still buy them at the higher price.

E6700: 1066 bus, 266 FSB, 10X multiplier, old B2 stepping
E6750: 1333 bus, 333FSB, 8X multiplier, new G0 stepping, lower watts

[Maverick0984]

Well, from what I know, which might not be much.

The E6700 has a higher OC potentional because of the lower base FSB and and higher multiplier.

The trade off here is the older stepping tech which may or may not have slightly warmer operating temperatures which *could* negate the OC potential the E6700 has over the E6750. A big problem with the E6750 is to overlock it higher you need higher quality RAM which can go above 400 Mhz (DDR2-800). In theory you can still overclock it but your cieling is just reached sooner w/ that RAM. Although with quality DDR2-800 you can even overclock it passed 400Mhz and heighten your ceiling for the FSB.

However, I am new to this scene so listen to my words with caution ;). The technical aspect is definitely correct, I'm just not 100% on the practical side.

Basically, the E6750 will run cooler and is the definite better choice for those who want to run stock, but overclockers have a much less black and white decision I would think.

[hUMANbEATbOX]

A big problem with the E6750 is to overlock it higher you need higher quality RAM which can go above 400 Mhz (DDR2-800)....

....Basically, the E6750 will run cooler and is the definite better choice for those who want to run stock, but overclockers have a much less black and white decision I would think.

first, it isn't a big problem at all. :) my ddr2-667 (333mhz) can do ddr2-1200 (600mhz). it is an exceptional set of ram, but almost all decent ddr2-800 should allow for at LEAST 450mhz, or ddr2-900. that would put you at 450*8 on a e6750, or 3.6ghz.

imo, it is totally black and white. the e6700 will not come down in price to match the e6750, it is discontinued, so vendors can charge whatever they want, and someone will still eventually buy them (see pentium 4, the "C" series). if you want to be able to run ddr2-800 at stock and still get 3.6ghz, then the e6850 is the cpu for you (or a q6600 for that matter, both have a multi of 9). otherwise, if $266 is a bit steep, grab a e6750. just make sure you don't get WalMart brand ddr2-800 and you will be just fine. :)

[sMaCk III]

thanx for the help guys...