Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs Core i7-880

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-880
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
2.09
Core 2 Extreme QX9770
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 136 Watt
2.90
+38.8%

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 outperforms Core i7-880 by a substantial 39% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-880 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18891666
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.09no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.082.02
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date30 May 2010 (14 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$583no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-880 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.06 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.73 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/s1600 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)12 MB (shared)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm45 nm
Die size296 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data55 °C
Number of transistors774 million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-880 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 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
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt136 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-880 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching--
PAE36 Bitno data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i7-880 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-880 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 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 i7-880 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-880 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i7-880 2.09
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 2.90
+38.8%

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.

i7-880 3319
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 4611
+38.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.09 2.90
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 136 Watt

i7-880 has 100% more threads, and 43.2% lower power consumption.

Core 2 Extreme QX9770, on the other hand, has a 38.8% higher aggregate performance score.

The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-880 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-880 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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