Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs Core i5-5675R

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-5675R
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.57
+20.6%
Core 2 Extreme QX9770
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 136 Watt
2.96

Core i5-5675R outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9770 by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-5675R and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15251656
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency5.102.02
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date15 May 2015 (9 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-5675R 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/s1600 MHz
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)12 MB (shared)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size182 mm22x 107 mm2
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 i5-5675R 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1364LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt136 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-5675R 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)++
eDRAM128 MBno data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI+no data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i5-5675R and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-5675R and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-5675R and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth29.86 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-5675R and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-5675R and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-5675R and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-5675R 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.

i5-5675R 3.57
+20.6%
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 2.96

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.

i5-5675R 5571
+20.8%
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 4611

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.57 2.96
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 136 Watt

i5-5675R has a 20.6% higher aggregate performance score, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 109.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-5675R is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 in performance tests.


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