Celeron 220 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
+2131%
Celeron 220
2007
1 core / 1 thread, 19 Watt
0.13

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 outperforms Celeron 220 by a whopping 2131% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Celeron 220 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16673344
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency2.020.65
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Conroe (2006−2007)
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 years ago)October 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Celeron 220 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed3.2 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz1.2 GHz
Bus rate1600 MHz533 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB
L2 cache12 MB (shared)512 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size2x 107 mm277 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)55 °Cno data
Number of transistors820 million105 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625V1V-1.3375V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Celeron 220 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
SocketLGA775PBGA479
Power consumption (TDP)136 Watt19 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Celeron 220. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+-
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching--
FSB parity--

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Celeron 220 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Celeron 220 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-x+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Celeron 220. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no data

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
+2131%
Celeron 220 0.13

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
+2106%
Celeron 220 209

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.90 0.13
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 136 Watt 19 Watt

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 has a 2130.8% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 44.4% more advanced lithography process.

Celeron 220, on the other hand, has 615.8% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 220 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is a desktop processor while Celeron 220 is a notebook one.


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