Core i5-2380P vs Core 2 Extreme QX9300

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX9300
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.14
Core i5-2380P
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.39
+110%

Core i5-2380P outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9300 by a whopping 110% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i5-2380P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23791772
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.69
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Extremeno data
Power efficiency2.402.38
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)January 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$180

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i5-2380P 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.53 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.53 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache12 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB6144 KB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2216 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C73 °C
Number of transistorsno data1160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i5-2380P 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
SocketPGA478FCLGA1155,LGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i5-2380P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDIno data-
Fast Memory Accessno data+
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i5-2380P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i5-2380P 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 i5-2380P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Quick Sync Video-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i5-2380P.

PCIe versionno data2.0
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 1.14
i5-2380P 2.39
+110%

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
i5-2380P 3797
+110%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.14 2.39
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 95 Watt

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 has 111.1% lower power consumption.

i5-2380P, on the other hand, has a 109.6% higher aggregate performance score, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-2380P 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 i5-2380P is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core i5-2380P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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