AMD Athlon II X3 425e vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650

Comparative analysis of AMD Athlon II X3 425e and Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Athlon II X3 425e

  • CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 5 month(s) later
  • Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • 2.9x lower typical power consumption: 45 Watt vs 130 Watt
  • 3.4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1594 vs 465
  • 2.5x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3705 vs 1463
Specifications (specs)
Launch date May 2011 vs November 2007
L1 cache 384 KB vs 256 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 Watt vs 130 Watt
Benchmarks
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1594 vs 465
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3705 vs 1463

Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 1 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 3
  • Around 11% higher clock speed: 3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz
  • 8x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores 4 vs 3
Maximum frequency 3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz
L2 cache 12288 KB vs 1.5 MB

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Athlon II X3 425e
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650

Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
1594
465
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
3705
1463
Name AMD Athlon II X3 425e Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
PassMark - Single thread mark 0
PassMark - CPU mark 2239
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1594 465
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3705 1463
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 4864

Compare specifications (specs)

AMD Athlon II X3 425e Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650

Essentials

Architecture codename Rana Yorkfield
Family AMD Athlon Processors
Launch date May 2011 November 2007
OPN PIB AD425EHDGMBOX
OPN Tray AD425EHDK32GM
Place in performance rating 2312 2297
Series AMD Athlon II X3 Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop
Processor Number QX9650
Status Discontinued

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 2.7 GHz 3.00 GHz
Die size 169 mm 214 mm2
L1 cache 384 KB 256 KB
L2 cache 1.5 MB 12288 KB
Manufacturing process technology 45 nm 45 nm
Maximum frequency 2.7 GHz 3 GHz
Number of cores 3 4
Number of threads 3
Transistor count 300 million 820 million
Unlocked
Bus Speed 1333 MHz FSB
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 64 °C
Maximum core temperature 64.5°C
VID voltage range 0.8500V-1.3625V

Memory

Supported memory types DDR3 DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Sockets supported AM3 LGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 Watt 130 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm

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)