Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100 processor review

Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100

Core 2 Extreme X9100 processor released by Intel; release date: 15 July 2008. At the time of release, the processor cost $851. The processor is designed for mobile-computers and based on Penryn microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 2, threads - 2. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.06 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 105°C. Manufacturing process technology - 45 nm. Cache size: L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 6144 KB.

Supported socket types: PGA478. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 44 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4870
1178
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
1171
Geekbench 4
Single Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
5311
412
Geekbench 4
Multi-Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
36691
696
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 1178
PassMark - CPU mark 1171
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 412
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 696

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Penryn
Launch date 15 July 2008
Launch price (MSRP) $851
Place in performance rating 2559
Price now $851
Processor Number X9100
Series Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status Discontinued
Value for money (0-100) 0.71
Vertical segment Mobile

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.06 GHz
Bus Speed 1066 MHz FSB
Die size 107 mm2
Front-side bus (FSB) 1066 MHz
L1 cache 128 KB
L2 cache 6144 KB
Manufacturing process technology 45 nm
Maximum core temperature 105°C
Maximum frequency 3.06 GHz
Number of cores 2
Number of threads 2
Transistor count 410 million
VID voltage range 1.05-1.2625V

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Package Size 35 mm x 35mm
Sockets supported PGA478
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 44 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® Active Management technology (AMT)
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)