Core 2 Duo T6670 vs Core 2 Extreme X9000

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X9000
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
0.69
+32.7%
Core 2 Duo T6670
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.52

Core 2 Extreme X9000 outperforms Core 2 Duo T6670 by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core 2 Duo T6670 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27122861
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 ExtremeIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency1.481.41
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date10 January 2008 (16 years ago)1 January 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$851no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core 2 Duo T6670 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate800 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache6 MB2 MB
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache2 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography45 nm45 nm
Die size107 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C105 °C
Number of transistors410 Million410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1V-1.275Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core 2 Duo T6670 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.

SocketPGA478PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)44 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core 2 Duo T6670. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core 2 Duo T6670 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core 2 Duo T6670 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

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 X9000 0.69
+32.7%
Core 2 Duo T6670 0.52

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 X9000 1099
+32.9%
Core 2 Duo T6670 827

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Core 2 Extreme X9000 421
+61.9%
Core 2 Duo T6670 260

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Core 2 Extreme X9000 719
+80.2%
Core 2 Duo T6670 399

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Core 2 Extreme X9000 3072
+29.9%
Core 2 Duo T6670 2365

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Core 2 Extreme X9000 5843
+31.9%
Core 2 Duo T6670 4430

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Extreme X9000 2549
+37.8%
Core 2 Duo T6670 1850

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Core 2 Extreme X9000 29
+79.4%
Core 2 Duo T6670 52.04

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.69 0.52
Recency 10 January 2008 1 January 2009
Power consumption (TDP) 44 Watt 35 Watt

Core 2 Extreme X9000 has a 32.7% higher aggregate performance score.

Core 2 Duo T6670, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, and 25.7% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Extreme X9000 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T6670 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Core 2 Duo T6670, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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