Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs Xeon X5670

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5670
2010
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
3.84
+32.4%
Core 2 Extreme QX9770
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 136 Watt
2.90

Xeon X5670 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9770 by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5670 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14651666
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.06no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesXeon (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency3.832.02
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date16 March 2010 (14 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$67no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon X5670 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed2.93 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.33 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate6400 MHz1600 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)12 MB (shared)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size239 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum core temperature81 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data55 °C
Number of transistors1,170 million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5670 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA1366,LGA1366LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt136 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5670 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching+-
PAE40 Bitno data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Xeon X5670 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X5670 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 Xeon X5670 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size288 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5670 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770.

PCIe version2.0no 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 X5670 3.84
+32.4%
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 X5670 6105
+32.4%
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 4611

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.84 2.90
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 136 Watt

Xeon X5670 has a 32.4% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 43.2% lower power consumption.

The Xeon X5670 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X5670 is a server/workstation processor while Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5670 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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