Core i3-1215U vs Core 2 Extreme QX9770

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX9770
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 136 Watt
2.90
Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.82
+135%

Core i3-1215U outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9770 by a whopping 135% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16661029
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency2.0243.00
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1215U 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.2 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate1600 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB (shared)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °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 Core i3-1215U 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
SocketLGA775FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)136 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1215U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1215U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1215U 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 Core i3-1215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1215U.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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
i3-1215U 6.82
+135%

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
i3-1215U 10828
+135%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.90 6.82
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 136 Watt 15 Watt

i3-1215U has a 135.2% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 806.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1215U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is a desktop processor while Core i3-1215U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-1215U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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