Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 vs Intel Xeon w5-3423

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 or Intel Xeon w5-3423 - 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 Core 2 Extreme QX9650 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 was released in Q4/2007.

The Intel Xeon w5-3423 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Intel Xeon w5-3423 was released in Q1/2023.

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 is 3.00 GHz while the Intel Xeon w5-3423 has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w5-3423 is at 2.10 GHz (4.20 GHz).

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 or Intel Xeon w5-3423 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

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.

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 17.1 GB/s. The Intel Xeon w5-3423 supports up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 307.2 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 is 130 W, while the Intel Xeon w5-3423 has a TDP of 220 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The Intel Xeon w5-3423 is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 30.00 MB cache.