Intel Atom C5125 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770

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Intel Atom C5125 or Intel Atom C5125 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Atom C5125 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C5125, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2106 socket.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Extreme series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Core2 Extreme
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C5125 Name Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
Intel Atom C5000 Group Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000
6 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C5125 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C5125 is 2.8 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is 3.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
8x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
8 Threads 4
8 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C5125 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
256.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
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DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 50 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 136 W watts.
50 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 136 W
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Technical details

The Intel Atom C5125 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2008
BGA 2106 Socket LGA 775
9.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Parker Ridge Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel QAT ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 45 nm