Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs Intel Core i3-10320

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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 Intel Core i3-10320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
2 Generation 10
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Name Intel Core i3-10320
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Extreme Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-10320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10320 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
4 Threads 8
4 CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4.6 GHz
4x Cores 4x
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-10320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10320 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 24
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Release date Q4/2017
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 9.5
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Shaders 192
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
No ECC No
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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.
136 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-10320 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Comet Lake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q1/2008 Release date Q2/2020
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price 169 $
45 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1200
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11