AMD Phenom II X3 740 | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Phenom II X3 740 or Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Phenom II X3 740 has 3 cores with 3 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X3 740 was released in Q3/2010. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 was released in Q1/2008. |
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AMD Phenom II (52) | Family | Intel Core2 Extreme (7) |
AMD Phenom II - 700 (9) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000 (3) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Heka (K10) | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Phenom II X3 740 has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X3 740 is 3.00 GHz while the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 is at 3.20 GHz. |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 |
3 | Cores | 4 |
3 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Phenom II X3 740 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 17.1 GB/s. |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Phenom II X3 740 is 95 W, while the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 has a TDP of 150 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 150 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Phenom II X3 740 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 |
45 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
AM3 | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2010 | Release date | Q1/2008 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740 | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 |
Unknown | Unknown |