Atom C3758 vs Core 2 Extreme QX9770

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX9770
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 136 Watt
2.90
Atom C3758
2017
8 cores / 8 threads, 25 Watt
2.90

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Atom C3758 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16561655
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.52
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataIntel Atom
Power efficiency2.0210.98
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Goldmont (2016−2017)
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 years ago)15 August 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$193

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Atom C3758 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate1600 MHzno data
Multiplierno data22
L1 cache64K (per core)448 KB
L2 cache12 MB (shared)16 MB
L3 cache0 KB16 MB
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data82 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)55 °Cno data
Number of transistors820 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Atom C3758 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketLGA775FCBGA1310
Power consumption (TDP)136 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Atom C3758. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssistno data+
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Atom C3758 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++
Secure Bootno data+
Secure Keyno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Atom C3758 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Atom C3758. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR4: 2400
Maximum memory sizeno data256 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data34.134 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Atom C3758.

PCIe versionno data3
PCI Express lanesno data16
USB revisionno data3
Total number of SATA portsno data16
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data16
Number of USB portsno data8
Integrated LANno data4x10/2.5/1 GBE

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 QX9770 2.90
Atom C3758 2.90

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 4611
Atom C3758 4614
+0.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 136 Watt 25 Watt

Atom C3758 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 444% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Atom C3758.

Note that Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is a desktop processor while Atom C3758 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Atom C3758, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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