Intel Core i7-3960X | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-3960X and the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-3960X 6 core processor released in Q4/2011 with the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2008. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | Intel Core2 Extreme (7) |
Intel Core i 3000X (4) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000 (3) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Sandy Bridge E | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3960X is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (3.90 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 clocks with 3.20 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-3960X, while the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
15.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
40 | PCIe lanes | -- |
20.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-3960X has a TDP of 130 W. The TDP of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is 136 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 136 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3960X has 15.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 |
32 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
LGA 2011 | Socket | LGA 775 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q1/2008 |
970 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 |
Unknown | Unknown |