Ryzen 5 7520U 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
Ryzen 5 7520U
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.79
+99.7%

Ryzen 5 7520U outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9770 by a whopping 100% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 5 7520U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16661130
Place by popularitynot in top-10028
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataMendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020)
Power efficiency2.0236.53
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 years ago)20 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 5 7520U 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 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate1600 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache12 MB (shared)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm6 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2100 mm2
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 Ryzen 5 7520U 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
SocketLGA775FP6
Power consumption (TDP)136 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 5 7520U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 5 7520U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 5 7520U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 5 7520U. 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 dataAMD Radeon 610M ( - 1900 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 5 7520U.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

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
Ryzen 5 7520U 5.79
+99.7%

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
Ryzen 5 7520U 9199
+99.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.90 5.79
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 45 nm 6 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 136 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen 5 7520U has a 99.7% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 650% more advanced lithography process, and 806.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 7520U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 7520U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 5 7520U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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