Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs Xeon E5-2696 v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2696 v4
2016
22 cores / 44 threads, 150 Watt
15.65
+440%
Core 2 Extreme QX9770
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 136 Watt
2.90

Xeon E5-2696 v4 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9770 by a whopping 440% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4311658
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E5no data
Power efficiency9.872.02
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date20 June 2016 (8 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2696 v4 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 cores22 (Docosa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads444
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus typeQPIno data
Bus rate2 × 9.6 GT/s1600 MHz
Multiplier22no data
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cache5.5 MB12 MB (shared)
L3 cache55 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size456.12 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data55 °C
Number of transistors7200 Million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2696 v4 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
Socketno dataLGA775
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt136 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 are enumerated here.

VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size1,536 GBno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes40no 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.

Xeon E5-2696 v4 15.65
+440%
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.

Xeon E5-2696 v4 24862
+439%
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 4611

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.65 2.90
Physical cores 22 4
Threads 44 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 136 Watt

Xeon E5-2696 v4 has a 439.7% higher aggregate performance score, 450% more physical cores and 1000% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Extreme QX9770, on the other hand, has 10.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2696 v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2696 v4 is a server/workstation processor while Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is a desktop one.


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