Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor review

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770

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 833
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)