Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | Intel Core i7-12700 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and the Intel Core i7-12700 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 i7-12700 which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core2 Extreme (7) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
2 | Generation | 12 |
Yorkfield (Penryn) | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-11700 |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-13700 |
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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 Core i7-12700 clocks with 2.10 GHz (4.90 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700 |
4 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz | A-Core | 2.10 GHz (4.90 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.60 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
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 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.50 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 11 |
Technology | 10 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 Core i7-12700 supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700 |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 25.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 has a TDP of 136 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-12700 is 65 W. 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 Core i7-12700 |
136 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 180 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-12700 is at 37.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700 |
45 nm | Technology | 10 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, AVX2+ |
LGA 775 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
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 | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | 339 $ |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | Intel Core i7-12700 |
Unknown | Unknown |