Xeon X3360 vs Core 2 Extreme QX9770

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme QX9770
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 136 Watt
2.90
+90.8%

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 outperforms Xeon X3360 by an impressive 91% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Xeon X3360 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16562131
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.021.51
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)no data
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 years ago)1 January 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Xeon X3360 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)no data
Threads4no data
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.83 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHzno data
Bus rate1600 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache12 MB (shared)no data
L3 cache0 KB12 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography45 nm45 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °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-1.3625V0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Xeon X3360 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 configuration1no data
SocketLGA775LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)136 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Xeon X3360. 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 Xeon X3360 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 Xeon X3360 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Xeon X3360. 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
+90.8%
Xeon X3360 1.52

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
+91.2%
Xeon X3360 2412

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.90 1.52
Power consumption (TDP) 136 Watt 95 Watt

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 has a 90.8% higher aggregate performance score.

Xeon X3360, on the other hand, has 43.2% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X3360 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is a desktop processor while Xeon X3360 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Xeon X3360, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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