Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs FX-8800P

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8800P
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.86
Core 2 Extreme QX9770
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 136 Watt
3.01
+61.8%

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 outperforms FX-8800P by an impressive 62% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8800P and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20041650
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Carrizono data
Power efficiency11.312.02
Architecture codenameCarrizo (2015−2018)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8800P 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 speed2.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rateno data1600 MHz
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cache2048 KB12 MB (shared)
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography28 nm45 nm
Die size250 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data55 °C
Number of transistors3,100 million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on FX-8800P 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
SocketFP4LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt136 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8800P and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsHSA 1.0no data
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

FX-8800P and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8800P and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8800P and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 Graphicsno data
iGPU core count8no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of FX-8800P and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by FX-8800P and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8800P and Core 2 Extreme QX9770.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes8no 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.

FX-8800P 1.86
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 3.01
+61.8%

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.

FX-8800P 2851
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 4611
+61.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.86 3.01
Chip lithography 28 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 136 Watt

FX-8800P has a 60.7% more advanced lithography process, and 806.7% lower power consumption.

Core 2 Extreme QX9770, on the other hand, has a 61.8% higher aggregate performance score.

The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8800P in performance tests.

Be aware that FX-8800P is a notebook processor while Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8800P and Core 2 Extreme QX9770, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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