Core Ultra 7 268V vs Core 2 Extreme QX9300

Place in the ranking	2374	459
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Laptop	Laptop
Series	Core 2 Extreme	no data
Power efficiency	2.39	83.94
Architecture codename	Penryn (2008−2011)	Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date	August 2008 (16 years ago)	24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 cores	4 (Quad-Core)	8 (Octa-Core)
Threads	4	8
Base clock speed	2.53 GHz	2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed	2.53 GHz	5 GHz
Bus rate	1066 MHz	37 MHz
L1 cache	64 KB	192 KB (per core)
L2 cache	12 MB	2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache	0 KB	12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	45 nm	3 nm
Die size	2x 107 mm²	no data
Maximum core temperature	100 °C	100 °C
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	no data
Unlocked multiplier	+	-
VID voltage range	1.05V-1.175V	no data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 configuration	2	1
Socket	PGA478	Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)	45 Watt	17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core Ultra 7 268V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	-	+
AVX	-	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
Turbo Boost Technology	-	no data
Hyper-Threading Technology	-	no data
TSX	-	+
Demand Based Switching	-	no data
AMT	+	no data
FSB parity	-	no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	+	+
EDB	+	no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core Ultra 7 268V are enumerated here.

VT-d	no data	+
VT-x	+	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types

no data

DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

no data

Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core Ultra 7 268V.

PCIe version	no data	5.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	4

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	1.18	15.65
Physical cores	4	8
Threads	4	8
Chip lithography	45 nm	3 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	45 Watt	17 Watt

Ultra 7 268V has a 1226.3% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 1400% more advanced lithography process, and 164.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 268V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Core Ultra 7 268V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.