A4-9120 vs Core 2 Extreme QX9300

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX9300
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.18
+47.5%

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 outperforms A4-9120 by a considerable 48% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and A4-9120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23712627
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesCore 2 ExtremeBristol Ridge
Power efficiency2.394.86
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)1 June 2017 (7 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and A4-9120 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.53 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.53 GHz2.5 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB160 KB
L2 cache12 MB1 MB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography45 nm28 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2124.5 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C90 °C
Number of transistorsno data1200 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and A4-9120 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 configuration2no data
SocketPGA478BGA
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt10-15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and A4-9120. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataVirtualization,
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and A4-9120 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and A4-9120 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and A4-9120. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon R2 (Stoney Ridge)

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.

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 1.18
+47.5%
A4-9120 0.80

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.

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 1805
+47.8%
A4-9120 1221

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.18 0.80
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 10 Watt

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 has a 47.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

A4-9120, on the other hand, has a 60.7% more advanced lithography process, and 350% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme QX9300 is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-9120 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and A4-9120, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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