Intel Core i3-3250 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-3250 and Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, 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, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-3250
- Around 1% higher maximum core temperature: 65.3°C vs 64.5°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 45 nm
- 2.4x lower typical power consumption: 55 Watt vs 130 Watt
- Around 43% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 664 vs 465
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum core temperature | 65.3°C vs 64.5°C |
Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 45 nm |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 55 Watt vs 130 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 664 vs 465 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- Around 2% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1463 vs 1438
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1463 vs 1438 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i3-3250
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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Name | Intel Core i3-3250 | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1837 | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 2442 | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 664 | 465 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1438 | 1463 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | 4864 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 41.201 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1444 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1444 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i3-3250 | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge | Yorkfield |
Launch date | Q2'13 | November 2007 |
Place in performance rating | 2299 | 2298 |
Processor Number | i3-3250 | QX9650 |
Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Status | Launched | Discontinued |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.50 GHz | 3.00 GHz |
Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 1333 MHz FSB |
Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 45 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 65.3°C | 64.5°C |
Number of cores | 2 | 4 |
Number of threads | 4 | |
Die size | 214 mm2 | |
L1 cache | 256 KB | |
L2 cache | 12288 KB | |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 64 °C | |
Maximum frequency | 3 GHz | |
Transistor count | 820 million | |
Unlocked | ||
VID voltage range | 0.8500V-1.3625V | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | |
Supported memory types | DDR3 1333/1600 | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x152 | |
Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 2500 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Compatibility |
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Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1155 | LGA775 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 55 Watt | 130 Watt |
Thermal Solution | 2011C | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 2.0 | |
PCIe configurations | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 | |
Security & Reliability |
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Anti-Theft technology | ||
Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
FSB parity | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |