Processor N97 vs Core 2 Extreme QX9300

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX9300
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.14
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.45
+203%

Processor N97 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9300 by a whopping 203% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23791545
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Extremeno data
Power efficiency2.4027.21
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Processor N97 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.53 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.53 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache12 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Processor N97 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 configuration21
SocketPGA478Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Processor N97. 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
Demand Based Switching-no data
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Processor N97 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 Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and Processor N97.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 1.14
Processor N97 3.45
+203%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 3114
Processor N97 5445
+74.9%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 10882
Processor N97 15323
+40.8%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 3780
Processor N97 6461
+70.9%

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 15.74
+6.9%
Processor N97 16.82

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Core 2 Extreme QX9300 3
Processor N97 6
+128%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.14 3.45
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 12 Watt

Processor N97 has a 202.6% higher aggregate performance score, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 275% lower power consumption.

The Processor N97 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 in performance tests.


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