Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs Intel Core i3-9100HL

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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core i3-9100HL
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Intel Core i3-9100HL

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and the Intel Core i3-9100HL 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 Core i3-9100HL which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2019.
Intel Core2 Extreme (7) Family Intel Core i3 (205)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000 (3) CPU group Intel Core i 9000H (11)
2 Generation 9
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Coffee Lake H Refresh
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
-- 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 Intel Core i3-9100HL clocks with 1.60 GHz (2.90 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Characteristic Intel Core i3-9100HL
4 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? No
3.20 GHz Frequency 1.60 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 2.90 GHz
-- 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 Intel Core i3-9100HL
-- 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 Intel UHD Graphics 630
GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.10 GHz
-- GPU Generation 9.5
Technology 14 nm
Max. displays 3
-- Compute units 24
-- Shader 192
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory 64 GB
-- DirectX Version 12

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 Intel UHD Graphics 630
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC Decode / Encode
No Codec VC-1 Decode
No Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

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 Intel Core i3-9100HL supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Characteristic Intel Core i3-9100HL
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory DDR4-2666
16 GB Max. Memory 64 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
17.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC Yes
12.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 6.00 MB
-- PCIe version 3.0
-- PCIe lanes 16
-- PCIe Bandwidth 15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 has a TDP of 136 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-9100HL is 25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Characteristic Intel Core i3-9100HL
136 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 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 Intel Core i3-9100HL is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Characteristic Intel Core i3-9100HL
45 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1440
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q1/2008 Release date Q2/2019
-- Release price 225 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 (55%)
Intel Core i3-9100HL (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 (58%)
Intel Core i3-9100HL (100%)

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 (55%)
Intel Core i3-9100HL Intel Core i3-9100HL
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
816 (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 Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1583 (58%)
Intel Core i3-9100HL Intel Core i3-9100HL
4C 4T @ 1.60 GHz
2712 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i3-9100HL Intel Core i3-9100HL
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.10 GHz
422 (100%)

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%)
Intel Core i3-9100HL Intel Core i3-9100HL
4C 4T @ 1.60 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Intel Core i3-9100HL
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