Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs AMD EPYC 9645

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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD EPYC 9645
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 AMD EPYC 9645

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and the AMD EPYC 9645 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 4 core processor released in Q1/2008 with the AMD EPYC 9645 which has 96 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2024.
Intel Core2 Extreme (7) Family AMD EPYC (129)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000 (3) CPU group AMD EPYC 9005 (21)
2 Generation 5
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Turin (Zen 5 / Zen 5c)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD EPYC 9645 clocks with 2.10 GHz, has 96 CPU cores and can calculate 192 threads in parallel.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Characteristic AMD EPYC 9645
4 Cores 96
4 Threads 192
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? No
3.20 GHz Frequency 2.10 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

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.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Characteristic AMD EPYC 9645
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

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

Up to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770, while the AMD EPYC 9645 supports a maximum of 6144 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 480.0 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Characteristic AMD EPYC 9645
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory DDR5-6000
16 GB Max. Memory 6144 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 12
17.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 480.0 GB/s
No ECC Yes
12.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 384.00 MB
-- PCIe version 5.0
-- PCIe lanes 128
-- PCIe Bandwidth 504.1 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 has a TDP of 136 W. The TDP of the AMD EPYC 9645 is 320 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Characteristic AMD EPYC 9645
136 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 320 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of AMD EPYC 9645 is at 384.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Characteristic AMD EPYC 9645
45 nm Technology 4 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
LGA 775 Socket SP5
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows Server 2022, Linux, Windows 11
Q1/2008 Release date Q4/2024
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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 Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
451 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9645 AMD EPYC 9645
96C 192T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

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 Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1583 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9645 AMD EPYC 9645
96C 192T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

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 Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
2628 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9645 AMD EPYC 9645
96C 192T @ 2.10 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 AMD EPYC 9645
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