Ryzen 7 9700X vs Core 2 Extreme QX9770

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX9770
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 136 Watt
2.90
Ryzen 7 9700X
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
23.35
+705%

Ryzen 7 9700X outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9770 by a whopping 705% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 7 9700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1666222
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data53.38
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.0233.98
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 7 9700X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus rate1600 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache12 MB (shared)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm4 nm
Die size2x 107 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)55 °Cno data
Number of transistors820 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 7 9700X 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
SocketLGA775AM5
Power consumption (TDP)136 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 7 9700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
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
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 7 9700X 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 7 9700X 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 7 9700X. 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 Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Ryzen 7 9700X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 7 9700X 23.35
+705%

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 7 9700X 37084
+704%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.90 23.35
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 45 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 136 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 7 9700X has a 705.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 1025% more advanced lithography process, and 109.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 in performance tests.


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