Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs Athlon 200GE

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 200GE
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.59
Core 2 Extreme QX9770
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 136 Watt
2.90
+12%

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 outperforms Athlon 200GE by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 200GE and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17361666
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.27no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Athlonno data
Power efficiency7.002.02
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date1 June 2018 (6 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$55no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon 200GE and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rateno data1600 MHz
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)12 MB (shared)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size209.78 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data55 °C
Number of transistors4,800 million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 200GE and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt136 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 200GE and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Athlon 200GE and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 200GE and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 200GE and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Vega 3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 200GE and Core 2 Extreme QX9770.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Athlon 200GE 2.59
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 2.90
+12%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Athlon 200GE 4116
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 4611
+12%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.59 2.90
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 136 Watt

Athlon 200GE has a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 288.6% lower power consumption.

Core 2 Extreme QX9770, on the other hand, has a 12% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 200GE in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 200GE and Core 2 Extreme QX9770, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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