Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processor review

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650

Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processor released by Intel; release date: November 2007. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Yorkfield microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 4. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 64.5°C. Manufacturing process technology - 45 nm. Cache size: L1 - 256 KB, L2 - 12288 KB.

Supported memory types: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3.

Supported socket types: LGA775. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 130 Watt.

Benchmarks

Geekbench 4
Single Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
5311
465
Geekbench 4
Multi-Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
36691
1463
3DMark Fire Strike
Physics Score
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
25463
4864
Name Value
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 465
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 1463
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 4864

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Yorkfield
Launch date November 2007
Place in performance rating 2297
Processor Number QX9650
Series Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status Discontinued
Vertical segment Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.00 GHz
Bus Speed 1333 MHz FSB
Die size 214 mm2
L1 cache 256 KB
L2 cache 12288 KB
Manufacturing process technology 45 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 64 °C
Maximum core temperature 64.5°C
Maximum frequency 3 GHz
Number of cores 4
Transistor count 820 million
Unlocked
VID voltage range 0.8500V-1.3625V

Memory

Supported memory types DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported LGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 130 Watt

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)