Intel Atom C3758 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Atom C3758 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
Intel Atom C3758 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770

CPU comparison

Intel Atom C3758 or Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 - 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 Intel Atom C3758 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom C3758 was released in Q3/2017.

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 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 QX9770 was released in Q1/2008.
Intel Atom (108) Family Intel Core2 Extreme (7)
Intel Atom C3000 (20) CPU group Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000 (3)
5 Generation 2
Denverton Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3758 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz.

Intel Atom C3758 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
8 Cores 4
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.20 GHz Frequency 3.20 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Atom C3758 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Atom C3758 supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.

Intel Atom C3758 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
DDR4-2400 Memory DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
256 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
38.4 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
Yes ECC No
16.00 MB L2 Cache 12.00 MB
-- L3 Cache --
3.0 PCIe version --
16 PCIe lanes --
15.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Atom C3758 has a TDP of 25 W, that of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is 136 W.

Intel Atom C3758 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 136 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3758 has a 16.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 cache has a total of 12.00 MB.

Intel Atom C3758 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
14 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1
BGA 1310 Socket LGA 775
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2008
193 $ Release price --
show more data show more data


Rate these processors

Here you can rate the Intel Atom C3758 to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 0 stars (0 ratings). Rate now:
Here you can rate the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 0 stars (0 ratings). Rate now:


Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Atom C3758 (77%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Intel Atom C3758 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 (58%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Atom C3758 Intel Atom C3758
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
349 (77%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
451 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Atom C3758 Intel Atom C3758
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
2612 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1583 (61%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Atom C3758 Intel Atom C3758
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
4750 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
2628 (55%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Atom C3758 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
Unknown Unknown

Popular comparisons containing this CPUs

1. Intel Atom C3758Intel Atom C3758R Intel Atom C3758 vs Intel Atom C3758R
2. Intel Processor N100Intel Atom C3758 Intel Processor N100 vs Intel Atom C3758
3. Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4. Intel Core i5-8265UIntel Atom C3758 Intel Core i5-8265U vs Intel Atom C3758
5. Intel Atom C3758Intel Core i5-11400H Intel Atom C3758 vs Intel Core i5-11400H
6. Intel Atom C3758Intel Pentium Silver J5040 Intel Atom C3758 vs Intel Pentium Silver J5040
7. AMD FX-4130Intel Atom C3758 AMD FX-4130 vs Intel Atom C3758
8. Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
9. Intel Atom C3758Intel Xeon E-2224 Intel Atom C3758 vs Intel Xeon E-2224
10. Qualcomm Snapdragon 870Intel Atom C3758 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs Intel Atom C3758


back to index