E1-1200 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
+1108%
E1-1200
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 18 Watt
0.24

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 outperforms E1-1200 by a whopping 1108% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and E1-1200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16583163
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD E-Series
Power efficiency2.021.26
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Zacate (2011−2013)
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 years ago)6 June 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and E1-1200 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz1.4 GHz
Bus rate1600 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB (shared)512K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm40 nm
Die size2x 107 mm275 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)55 °C100 °C
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 E1-1200 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
SocketLGA775FT1
Power consumption (TDP)136 Watt18 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and E1-1200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A
PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and E1-1200 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and E1-1200 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and E1-1200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon HD 7310

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
+1108%
E1-1200 0.24

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
+1113%
E1-1200 380

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.90 0.24
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 40 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 136 Watt 18 Watt

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 has a 1108.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

E1-1200, on the other hand, has a 12.5% more advanced lithography process, and 655.6% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is our recommended choice as it beats the E1-1200 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is a desktop processor while E1-1200 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and E1-1200, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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