Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs Core i3-10105F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-10105F
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.65
+94.8%
Core 2 Extreme QX9770
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 136 Watt
2.90

Core i3-10105F outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9770 by an impressive 95% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-10105F and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11471666
Place by popularity50not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency8.232.02
Architecture codenameComet Lake-R (2021)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$97no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-10105F and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s1600 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)12 MB (shared)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data2x 107 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C55 °C
Number of transistorsno data820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-10105F and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 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
SocketFCLGA1200LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt136 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-10105F and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switchingno data-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i3-10105F and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-10105F and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-10105F and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-10105F and Core 2 Extreme QX9770.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i3-10105F 5.65
+94.8%
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 2.90

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.

i3-10105F 8971
+94.6%
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 4611

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.65 2.90
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 136 Watt

i3-10105F has a 94.8% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 109.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-10105F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 in performance tests.


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