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.

AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770

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	835	834
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)