Core 2 Extreme QX9650 vs Phenom II X6 1075T
Primary details
Comparing Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1819 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.18 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Thuban (2010) | Yorkfield (2007−2009) |
| Release date | 21 September 2010 (13 years ago) | November 2007 (16 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $260 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Extreme QX9650 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 cores | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 6 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 1333 MHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 12 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Die size | 346 mm2 | 2x 107 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 64 °C |
| Number of transistors | 904 million | 820 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
| VID voltage range | no data | 0.85V-1.3625V |
Compatibility
Information on Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Extreme QX9650 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM3 | LGA775 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 130 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Extreme QX9650. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | - |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | - |
| Idle States | no data | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | - | + |
| Demand Based Switching | no data | - |
| FSB parity | no data | + |
| Status | no data | Discontinued |
Security technologies
Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Extreme QX9650 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | - |
| EDB | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Extreme QX9650 are enumerated here.
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Extreme QX9650. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Extreme QX9650.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Physical cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 6 | 4 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 130 Watt |
Phenom II X6 1075T has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 4% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Extreme QX9650. We've got no test results to judge.
Should you still have questions on choice between Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Extreme QX9650, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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