AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 and Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546

  • CPU is newer: launch date 12 year(s) 8 month(s) later
  • 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
  • Around 23% higher clock speed: 3.95 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
  • Around 89% higher maximum core temperature: 105°C vs 55.5°C
  • A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 45 nm
  • Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • 3.9x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 136 Watt
Launch date 10 Nov 2020 vs March 2008
Number of cores 6 vs 4
Maximum frequency 3.95 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
Maximum core temperature 105°C vs 55.5°C
Manufacturing process technology 7 nm vs 45 nm
L1 cache 64 KB (per core) vs 256 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 35 Watt vs 136 Watt

Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
L2 cache 12288 KB vs 512 KB (per core)

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770

Name AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
PassMark - Single thread mark 2513
PassMark - CPU mark 16236
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 2338
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 6682

Compare specifications (specs)

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770

Essentials

Launch date 10 Nov 2020 March 2008
Place in performance rating 834 833
Architecture codename Yorkfield
Processor Number QX9770
Series Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status Discontinued
Vertical segment Desktop

Performance

Base frequency 3 GHz 3.20 GHz
Die size 156 mm² 214 mm2
L1 cache 64 KB (per core) 256 KB
L2 cache 512 KB (per core) 12288 KB
L3 cache 8 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 7 nm 45 nm
Maximum core temperature 105°C 55.5°C
Maximum frequency 3.95 GHz 3.2 GHz
Number of cores 6 4
Number of threads 12
Transistor count 9,800 million 820 million
Unlocked
64 bit support
Bus Speed 1600 MHz FSB
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 55 °C
VID voltage range 0.8500V-1.3625V

Memory

ECC memory support
Supported memory types DDR4 DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Compatibility

Configurable TDP 54 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Sockets supported FP6 LGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 35 Watt 136 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm

Peripherals

PCIe configurations Gen 3, 20 Lanes, (CPU only)

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)