Core i3-1220P vs Core 2 Extreme QX9300

#ad 
Buy on Amazon
Celeron Dual-Core T3500 Core 2 Duo P8400 Core 2 Duo P8600 Core 2 Duo T6600 Core 2 Duo T8300 Core 2 Duo T9300 Core 2 Duo T9600 Core 2 Duo T9900 Pentium Dual Core T4200 Pentium Dual Core T4300 Pentium Dual Core T4400 Pentium Dual Core T4500
VS
Core i3-1000NG4 Core i3-1005G1 Core i3-1115G4 Core i3-1125G4 Core i3-1215U Core i3-1215U (IPU) Core i3-1220P Core i3-1305U Core i3-1315U Core i3-5005U Core i3-6006U Core i3-7020U

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX9300
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.18
Core i3-1220P
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 28 Watt
9.50
+705%

Core i3-1220P outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9300 by a whopping 705% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 Core 2 Extreme QX9300
i3-1220P i3-1220P

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-1220P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2373830
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesCore 2 ExtremeIntel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency2.3930.94
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Alder Lake-P (2022)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-1220P 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.53 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.53 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-1220P 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 configuration21
SocketPGA478FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-1220P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-1220P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-1220P are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-1220P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-1220P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-1220P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-1220P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-1220P.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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
i3-1220P 9.50
+705%

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
i3-1220P 14532
+705%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.18 9.50
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 28 Watt

i3-1220P has a 705.1% higher aggregate performance score, 150% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and 60.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1220P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-1220P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300
Core 2 Extreme QX9300
Intel Core i3-1220P
Core i3-1220P
Like
Like

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 Core 2 Extreme QX9300
vs
Core 2 Duo T9550 Core 2 Duo T9550
i3-1220P Core i3 1220P
vs
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
Core 2 Extreme QX9300 Core 2 Extreme QX9300
vs
A8-5557M A8 5557M
Core 2 Extreme QX9300 Core 2 Extreme QX9300
vs
i3-2120 Core i3 2120
Core 2 Extreme QX9300 Core 2 Extreme QX9300
vs
i3-2100T Core i3 2100T
Core 2 Extreme QX9300 Core 2 Extreme QX9300
vs
i5-2540M Core i5 2540M
i7-820QM Core i7 820QM
vs
i3-14100F Core i3 14100F
i7-820QM Core i7 820QM
vs
Pentium G2030 Pentium G2030
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Core 2 Extreme QX6700
vs
i3-4130 Core i3 4130
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Core 2 Extreme QX6700
vs
Pentium E6500 Pentium E6500
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Core 2 Extreme QX6700
vs
i3-9100F Core i3 9100F
Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Core 2 Extreme QX6700
vs
Xeon E5450 Xeon E5450
i7-620M Core i7 620M
vs
Ultra 9 185H Core Ultra 9 185H

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.

4.1 91 vote

Rate Core 2 Extreme QX9300 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.9 539 votes

Rate Core i3-1220P on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core 2 Extreme QX9300 or Core i3-1220P, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.