Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 was a truly remarkable processor in its era. As part of the Extreme series, it positioned itself at the top of the market. Thus, it was an excellent choice for passionate gamers and demanding users. Its groundbreaking quad-core design set new standards at the time.

This was extremely attractive to enthusiasts. It was manufactured using the then highly modern 45-nanometer process. This enabled improved efficiency. We remember well the raw computing power of this chip. It also had a generous L2 cache of 12 MB. This greatly supported fast data access. Based on the proven Yorkfield architecture, it delivered a lot of potential.

For its time, it was a true giant in the world of CPUs. It offered a very solid foundation for demanding applications. The maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s was consistently passable. This processor enabled smooth gaming experiences. It represented an outstanding option for system builders. A true piece of hardware history that had its place.

  • High-End Processor (Extreme Series)
  • Quad-Core Architecture
  • 12 MB L2 Cache
  • 45 nm Manufacturing

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core2 Duo E7500
2C / 2T · 2.93 GHz
455
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
454
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
451
AMD A4-6300
AMD A4-6300 100 %
2C / 2T · 3.90 GHz
449
Intel Pentium D1517
4C / 8T · 2.20 GHz
444
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
1,587
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C / 4T · 4.00 GHz
1,586
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
1,583
Intel Pentium G3258
2C / 2T · 3.20 GHz
1,582
AMD Phenom II X4 840T
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
1,578

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core2 Extreme (7)
CPU groupIntel Core 2 Extreme QX9000 (3)
ArchitectureYorkfield (Penryn)
Technology45 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 775
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 3.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache12.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingYes

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1066
DDR2-800
17.1 GB/s
12.8 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP136 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsMMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1
Release dateQ1/2008
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
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