Core i3-7100 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

Core i3-7100 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9300 by a whopping 139% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 Core 2 Extreme QX9300
i3-7100 i3-7100

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-7100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23741690
Place by popularitynot in top-10079
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.01
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 ExtremeIntel Core i3
Power efficiency2.395.04
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)3 January 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$117

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-7100 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.53 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.53 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate1066 MHz8 GT/s
Multiplierno data39
L1 cache64 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °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 i3-7100 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketPGA478FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt51 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-7100. 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-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-7100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-7100 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 i3-7100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-7100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-7100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-7100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-7100.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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
i3-7100 2.82
+139%

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
i3-7100 4323
+140%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.18 2.82
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 51 Watt

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 has 100% more physical cores, and 13.3% lower power consumption.

i3-7100, on the other hand, has a 139% higher aggregate performance score, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-7100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Extreme QX9300 is a notebook processor while Core i3-7100 is a desktop one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i3-7100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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