Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs Intel Atom Z2520
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| Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | Intel Atom Z2520 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and the Intel Atom Z2520 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 Intel Atom Z2520 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013. |
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| Intel Core2 Extreme (7) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700 (3) |
| 2 | Generation | 2 |
| Yorkfield (Penryn) | Architecture | Cloverview |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 Intel Atom Z2520 clocks with 1.20 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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| Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2520 |
| 4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
| 3.20 GHz | Frequency | 1.20 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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. |
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| no iGPU | GPU | PowerVR SGX544 MP2 |
| GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
| -- | GPU Generation | -- |
| Technology | 45nm | |
| Max. displays | 2 | |
| -- | Compute units | 4 |
| -- | Shader | 8 |
| No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
| No | Frame Generation | No |
| -- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
| -- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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| no iGPU | GPU | PowerVR SGX544 MP2 |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
| No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec VP9 | No |
| No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
| No | Codec AV1 | No |
| No | Codec AVC | No |
| No | Codec VC-1 | No |
| No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770, while the Intel Atom Z2520 supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s enabled. |
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| Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2520 |
| DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | LPDDR2-1066 |
| 16 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 8.5 GB/s |
| No | ECC | No |
| 12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
| -- | L3 Cache | -- |
| -- | PCIe version | -- |
| -- | PCIe lanes | -- |
| -- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 has a TDP of 136 W. The TDP of the Intel Atom Z2520 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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| Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2520 |
| 136 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of Intel Atom Z2520 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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| Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z2520 |
| 45 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE3, SSSE3 |
| LGA 775 | Socket | BGA |
| VT-x, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
| No | AES-NI | No |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
| Q1/2008 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
| -- | Release price | -- |
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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.
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z2520
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | Intel Atom Z2520 |
| Unknown | Unknown |
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