Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 processor review

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 processor released by Intel; release date: August 2008. The processor is designed for mobile-computers and based on Penryn microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 4, threads - 4. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.53 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 100°C. Manufacturing process technology - 45 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB, L2 - 6144 KB (per die).

Supported socket types: PGA478. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 2. Power consumption (TDP): 45 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Penryn
Launch date	August 2008
Place in performance rating	not rated
Processor Number	QX9300
Series	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Mobile
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.53 GHz
Bus Speed	1066 MHz FSB
Die size	214 mm2
Front-side bus (FSB)	1066 MHz
L1 cache	64 KB
L2 cache	6144 KB (per die)
Manufacturing process technology	45 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C
Maximum frequency	2.53 GHz
Number of cores	4
Number of threads	4
Transistor count	820 million
VID voltage range	1.050V-1.175V

Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2
Package Size	35mm x 35mm
Sockets supported	PGA478
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 Watt
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Intel 64
Intel® Active Management technology (AMT)
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)