Core i9-9920X vs Core 2 Extreme X9000

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X9000
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
0.72
Core i9-9920X
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 165 Watt
16.44
+2183%

Core i9-9920X outperforms Core 2 Extreme X9000 by a whopping 2183% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core i9-9920X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2706420
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data5.11
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 ExtremeIntel Core i9
Power efficiency1.499.09
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Skylake (server) (2017−2019)
Release date10 January 2008 (16 years ago)8 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$851$1,189

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core i9-9920X 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 cores2 (Dual-core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads224
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate800 MHz4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache128 KB768 KB
L2 cache6 MB12 MB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size107 mm2484 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C92 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors410 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range1V-1.275Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core i9-9920X 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 configurationno data1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketPGA478FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)44 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core i9-9920X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core i9-9920X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core i9-9920X are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core i9-9920X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4-2666
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidthno data85.33 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core i9-9920X.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data44

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 X9000 0.72
i9-9920X 16.44
+2183%

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 X9000 1099
i9-9920X 25163
+2190%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Core 2 Extreme X9000 421
i9-9920X 1426
+239%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Core 2 Extreme X9000 719
i9-9920X 9638
+1240%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 16.44
Recency 10 January 2008 8 October 2018
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 2 24
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 44 Watt 165 Watt

Core 2 Extreme X9000 has 275% lower power consumption.

i9-9920X, on the other hand, has a 2183.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-9920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme X9000 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Extreme X9000 is a notebook processor while Core i9-9920X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core i9-9920X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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