Intel Core i5-680 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770

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Intel Core i5-680 or Intel Core i5-680 – 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 i5-680 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-680, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 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.
1 Generation 2
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core2 Extreme
Intel Core i5 600 Group Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000
Intel Core i5-680 Name Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-680 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-680 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.86 GHz.
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
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
3.86 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-680 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-680 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 does not have integrated graphics.
5 Generation --
Q1/2010 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units --
24 Shaders --
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.5 GHz GPU frequency --
32 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
10.1 Direct X --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 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 16.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
Yes AES-NI No
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 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.
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 136 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-680 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
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.
Q2/2010 Release date Q1/2008
Clarkdale Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
32 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 775
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
305 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
512.0 KB L2-Cache 12.0 MB