Core i7-3517U vs Core 2 Extreme X9100

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X9100
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
1.30
Core i7-3517U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.31
+0.8%

Core i7-3517U outperforms Core 2 Extreme X9100 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme X9100 and Core i7-3517U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22822271
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 ExtremeIntel Core i7
Power efficiency2.807.29
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date15 July 2008 (16 years ago)3 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$851no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme X9100 and Core i7-3517U 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)
Threads24
Base clock speed3.06 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.06 GHz3 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz5 GT/s
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm22 nm
Die size107 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C105 °C
Number of transistors410 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05-1.2625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme X9100 and Core i7-3517U 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
SocketPGA478FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)44 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme X9100 and Core i7-3517U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® AVX
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology-+
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching--
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme X9100 and Core i7-3517U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Extreme X9100 and Core i7-3517U 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 X9100 and Core i7-3517U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Extreme X9100 and Core i7-3517U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme X9100 and Core i7-3517U.

PCIe versionno data2.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 X9100 1.30
i7-3517U 1.31
+0.8%

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 X9100 2063
i7-3517U 2087
+1.2%

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 X9100 438
i7-3517U 451
+3%

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 X9100 767
i7-3517U 929
+21.1%

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 X9100 3834
i7-3517U 4025
+5%

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 X9100 7440
i7-3517U 8597
+15.5%

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 X9100 2810
i7-3517U 3430
+22.1%

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 X9100 46
i7-3517U 18.8
+145%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.30 1.31
Recency 15 July 2008 3 June 2012
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 44 Watt 17 Watt

i7-3517U has a 0.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 158.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Extreme X9100 and Core i7-3517U.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme X9100 and Core i7-3517U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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