AMD Phenom X3 8400 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650

Comparative analysis of AMD Phenom X3 8400 and Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Compatibility, Virtualization, Memory, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies. 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 Phenom X3 8400

  • CPU is newer: launch date 3 month(s) later
  • Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • Around 37% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 130 Watt
  • 2.1x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 973 vs 465
  • Around 64% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2405 vs 1463
Specifications (specs)
Launch date March 2008 vs November 2007
L1 cache 128 KB (per core) vs 256 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 95 Watt vs 130 Watt
Benchmarks
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 973 vs 465
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 2405 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 43% higher clock speed: 3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
  • A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 45 nm vs 65 nm
  • 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 2.1 GHz
Manufacturing process technology 45 nm vs 65 nm
L2 cache 12288 KB vs 512 KB (per core)

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Phenom X3 8400
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650

Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
973
465
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
2405
1463
Name AMD Phenom X3 8400 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
PassMark - Single thread mark 819
PassMark - CPU mark 1164
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 973 465
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 2405 1463
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 4864

Compare specifications (specs)

AMD Phenom X3 8400 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650

Essentials

Architecture codename Toliman Yorkfield
Launch date March 2008 November 2007
Place in performance rating 2296 2297
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop
Processor Number QX9650
Series Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status Discontinued

Performance

64 bit support
Die size 285 mm 214 mm2
L1 cache 128 KB (per core) 256 KB
L2 cache 512 KB (per core) 12288 KB
L3 cache 2048 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 45 nm
Maximum frequency 2.1 GHz 3 GHz
Number of cores 3 4
Transistor count 450 million 820 million
Base frequency 3.00 GHz
Bus Speed 1333 MHz FSB
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 64 °C
Maximum core temperature 64.5°C
Unlocked
VID voltage range 0.8500V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Sockets supported AM2+ LGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 95 Watt 130 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Memory

Supported memory types DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

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