Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 or Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 – 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 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.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Name AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Intel Core2 Extreme Family AMD Ryzen 7
2 Generation 3
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 16
None None 4.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 8x
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 136 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
136 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is manufactured using a 45 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 AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q1/2008 Release date Q3/2019
-- Part Number --
12.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
45 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 775 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 330 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

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