Core Ultra 7 265T vs Core 2 Extreme QX9650

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9650 and Core Ultra 7 265T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release dateNovember 2007 (17 years ago)January 2025

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9650 and Core Ultra 7 265T 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads420
Base clock speed3 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache12 MB (shared)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm3 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2243 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °Cno data
Number of transistors820 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9650 and Core Ultra 7 265T 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 configuration11
SocketLGA7751851
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9650 and Core Ultra 7 265T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity+no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9650 and Core Ultra 7 265T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9650 and Core Ultra 7 265T are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9650 and Core Ultra 7 265T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9650 and Core Ultra 7 265T.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 4 20
Threads 4 20
Chip lithography 45 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 35 Watt

Ultra 7 265T has 400% more physical cores and 400% more threads, a 1400% more advanced lithography process, and 271.4% lower power consumption.

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