Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor review

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor released by Intel; release date: March 2008. 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 - 3.2 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 55.5°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): 136 Watt.

Benchmarks

Geekbench 4
Single Core

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

5311

2338

Geekbench 4
Multi-Core

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

36691

6682

Name	Value
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	2338
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	6682

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Yorkfield
Launch date	March 2008
Place in performance rating	759
Processor Number	QX9770
Series	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.20 GHz
Bus Speed	1600 MHz FSB
Die size	214 mm2
L1 cache	256 KB
L2 cache	12288 KB
Manufacturing process technology	45 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	55 °C
Maximum core temperature	55.5°C
Maximum frequency	3.2 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)	136 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)