Core i3-1005G1 vs Core 2 Extreme QX9770
Aggregated performance score
Core i3-1005G1 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9770 by 7% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1005G1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1545 | 1505 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 57 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.72 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Intel Core i3 |
| Architecture codename | Yorkfield (2007−2009) | Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) |
| Release date | March 2008 (16 years ago) | 1 August 2019 (4 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $281 |
| Current price | $790 | $451 (1.6x MSRP) |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1005G1 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) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 256K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 4 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 2x 107 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | 56 °C | 100 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 55 °C | 72 °C |
| Number of transistors | 820 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| VID voltage range | 0.85V-1.3625V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1005G1 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | LGA775 | FCBGA1526 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 136 Watt | 15 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1005G1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
| AES-NI | - | + |
| FMA | no data | + |
| AVX | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Speed Shift | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | - | 2.0 |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | - | + |
| TSX | no data | - |
| Idle States | + | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | + | + |
| SIPP | no data | - |
| Demand Based Switching | - | no data |
| FSB parity | - | no data |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Security technologies
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1005G1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | - | - |
| EDB | + | + |
| Secure Key | no data | + |
| SGX | no data | Yes with Intel® ME |
| OS Guard | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1005G1 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
| EPT | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1005G1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 64 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 58.3 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | no data | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors |
| Quick Sync Video | no data | + |
| Graphics max frequency | no data | 900 MHz |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1005G1 integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | no data | 3 |
| eDP | no data | + |
| DisplayPort | no data | + |
| HDMI | no data | + |
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1005G1 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | no data | 4096 x 2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | no data | 5120 x 3200@60Hz |
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | no data | 5120 x 3200@60Hz |
Graphics API support
APIs supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1005G1 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
| DirectX | no data | 12 |
| OpenGL | no data | 4.6 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1005G1.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
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 i3-1005G1 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9770 by 7% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Core i3-1005G1 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9770 by 7% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.98 | 3.19 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 2 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 136 Watt | 15 Watt |
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1005G1.
Note that Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is a desktop processor while Core i3-1005G1 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1005G1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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