Core 2 Extreme QX9775 vs Pentium G3220

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Primary details

Comparing Pentium G3220 and Core 2 Extreme QX9775 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2358not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.13no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.09no data
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$71no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Pentium G3220 and Core 2 Extreme QX9775 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s1600 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)12 MB (shared)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size177 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C63 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.35V

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G3220 and Core 2 Extreme QX9775 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
Socket1150LGA771
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G3220 and Core 2 Extreme QX9775. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Pentium G3220 and Core 2 Extreme QX9775 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G3220 and Core 2 Extreme QX9775 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G3220 and Core 2 Extreme QX9775. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD (Haswell)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G3220 and Core 2 Extreme QX9775.

PCIe version3.0no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 150 Watt

Pentium G3220 has a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 177.8% lower power consumption.

Core 2 Extreme QX9775, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

We couldn't decide between Pentium G3220 and Core 2 Extreme QX9775. We've got no test results to judge.


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