Core i3-12100F vs Core 2 Extreme QX9770

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX9770
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 136 Watt
2.90
Core i3-12100F
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
8.88
+206%

Core i3-12100F outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9770 by a whopping 206% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-12100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1658860
Place by popularitynot in top-1005
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.0214.49
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-12100F 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)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate1600 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB (shared)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)55 °Cno data
Number of transistors820 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-12100F 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
SocketLGA775FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)136 Watt58 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-12100F. 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)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FSB parity-no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-12100F 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 QX9770 and Core i3-12100F 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 QX9770 and Core i3-12100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data76.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-12100F.

PCIe versionno data5.0 and 4.0
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 QX9770 2.90
i3-12100F 8.88
+206%

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 QX9770 4611
i3-12100F 14110
+206%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.90 8.88
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 136 Watt 58 Watt

i3-12100F has a 206.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and 134.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-12100F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-12100F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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