Core 2 Extreme X9100 vs Core i3-3245

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3245
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.53
+15.9%
Core 2 Extreme X9100
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
1.32

Core i3-3245 outperforms Core 2 Extreme X9100 by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-3245 i3-3245
Core 2 Extreme X9100 Core 2 Extreme X9100

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Extreme X9100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21412267
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core 2 Extreme
Power efficiency2.582.79
Architecture codenameno dataPenryn (2008−2011)
Release date1 April 2013 (11 years ago)15 July 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$851

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Extreme X9100 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.06 GHz
Boost clock speedno data3.06 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s1066 MHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cacheno data6 MB
L3 cache3 MB Intel® Smart Cache0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data107 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °C105 °C
Number of transistorsno data410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data1.05-1.2625V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Extreme X9100 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
SocketFCLGA1155PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt44 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Extreme X9100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI+no data
AMTno data+
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Extreme X9100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key-no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Extreme X9100 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Extreme X9100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Extreme X9100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Extreme X9100.

PCIe version2.0no 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.

i3-3245 1.53
+15.9%
Core 2 Extreme X9100 1.32

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.

i3-3245 2379
+15.3%
Core 2 Extreme X9100 2063

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.

i3-3245 518
+18.3%
Core 2 Extreme X9100 438

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.

i3-3245 1177
+53.5%
Core 2 Extreme X9100 767

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.53 1.32
Recency 1 April 2013 15 July 2008
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 44 Watt

i3-3245 has a 15.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more threads, and a 104.5% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Extreme X9100, on the other hand, has 25% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-3245 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme X9100 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-3245 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Extreme X9100 is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Extreme X9100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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