Intel Celeron G540 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 | Intel Socket 775 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 32 nm | 45 nm |
| Transistors | 504 million | 820 million |
| Die size | 131 mm² | 2x 107 mm² |
| Package | FC-LGA10 | FC-LGA4 |
| tCaseMax | — | 64°C |
Performance
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | — | — |
| Base clock | 100 MHz | 333 MHz |
| Multiplier | 25.0x | 9.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |
| TDP | 65 W | 130 W |
| Voltage | — | 1.25 V |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Release date | Sep 4th, 2011 | Nov 30th, 2007 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Yorkfield |
| Generation | Celeron | Core 2 Extreme |
| Part | SR05J | SLAN3 |
| Memory support | DDR3 Dual-channel | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Dual-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 2 |
Cores
| Total Cores | 2 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 2 | 4 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) | — |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 12MB (shared) |
| Cache L3 | 2MB (shared) | — |
Features & Technologies
| EIST | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.2 | Yes | — |
| SSSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Cache | Yes | — |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | Yes | — |
Notes
| Notes | — | This processor comes with an unlocked FSB multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. It is branded under the Extreme Edition label. Also available with C1 Stepping, Part #: SLAWN, R |
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