AMD GX-420MC vs Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000

Comparative analysis of AMD GX-420MC and Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics API support, 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.

AMD GX-420MC

Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD GX-420MC

CPU is newer: launch date 6 year(s) 4 month(s) later
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
2 more threads: 4 vs 2
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 28 nm vs 45 nm
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2.4x lower typical power consumption: 17.5 Watt vs 44 Watt
Around 63% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 1796 vs 1099

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	6 Jun 2014 vs 10 January 2008
Number of cores	4 vs 2
Number of threads	4 vs 2
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm vs 45 nm
L1 cache	256 KB vs 128 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17.5 Watt vs 44 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	1796 vs 1099

Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000

Around 40% higher clock speed: 2.8 GHz vs 2.0 GHz
3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 58% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1098 vs 695

Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency	2.8 GHz vs 2.0 GHz
L2 cache	6144 KB vs 2 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	1098 vs 695

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD GX-420MC
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

695

1098

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1796

1099

Name	AMD GX-420MC	Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000
PassMark - Single thread mark	695	1098
PassMark - CPU mark	1796	1099
Geekbench 4 - Single Core		362
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core		645

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD GX-420MC	Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000
Essentials
Architecture codename	Puma	Penryn
Launch date	6 Jun 2014	10 January 2008
Place in performance rating	2558	2545
Vertical segment	Embedded	Mobile
Launch price (MSRP)		$851
Price now		$409.95
Processor Number		X9000
Series		Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status		Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)		1.37
Performance
Base frequency	2.0 GHz	2.80 GHz
L1 cache	256 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	6144 KB
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	45 nm
Maximum frequency	2.0 GHz	2.8 GHz
Number of cores	4	2
Number of threads	4	2
64 bit support
Bus Speed		800 MHz FSB
Die size		107 mm2
Front-side bus (FSB)		800 MHz
Maximum core temperature		105°C
Transistor count		410 million
VID voltage range		1.000V-1.275V
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	1
Supported memory types	DDR3-1600
Graphics API support
DirectX	11.2
OpenGL	4.3
Compatibility
Sockets supported	FT3b	PGA478
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17.5 Watt	44 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size		35mm x 35mm
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Intel 64
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)