Intel Core i5-9400 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, 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, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-9400
- CPU is newer: launch date 10 year(s) 7 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- Around 28% higher clock speed: 4.10 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Around 80% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 55.5°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 45 nm
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2.1x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 136 Watt
Launch date | October 2018 vs March 2008 |
Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
Maximum frequency | 4.10 GHz vs 3.2 GHz |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 55.5°C |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 45 nm |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) vs 256 KB |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 136 Watt |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 8x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2.2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 2338 vs 1075
- Around 44% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 6682 vs 4645
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
L2 cache | 12288 KB vs 256K (per core) |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 2338 vs 1075 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 6682 vs 4645 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-9400
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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Name | Intel Core i5-9400 | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2436 | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 9377 | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1075 | 2338 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4645 | 6682 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3760 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1738 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3574 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6414 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1738 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3574 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6414 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i5-9400 | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Yorkfield |
Launch date | October 2018 | March 2008 |
Place in performance rating | 832 | 833 |
Processor Number | i5-9400 | QX9770 |
Series | 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Status | Launched | Discontinued |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 2.90 GHz | 3.20 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 1600 MHz FSB |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 256 KB |
L2 cache | 256K (per core) | 12288 KB |
L3 cache | 9 MB (shared) | |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 45 nm |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 55 °C |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 55.5°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.10 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
Number of threads | 6 | |
Die size | 214 mm2 | |
Transistor count | 820 million | |
Unlocked | ||
VID voltage range | 0.8500V-1.3625V | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0X3E98/x92 | |
Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Max video memory | 64 GB | |
Processor graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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4K resolution support | ||
Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | |
OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | LGA775 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 136 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C (65W) | |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
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) |