Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9100
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 775 | Intel Socket P |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 65 nm | 45 nm |
| Transistors | 582 million | unknown |
| Die size | 2x 143 mm² | 2x 107 mm² |
| Package | FC-LGA6 | FC-PGA |
| tCaseMax | 64°C | — |
Performance
| Frequency | 2.666 GHz | 2.267 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | — | — |
| Base clock | 266 MHz | 266 MHz |
| Multiplier | 10.0x | 8.5x |
| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |
| Voltage | 1.34 V | 1.175 V |
| TDP | 130 W | 45 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Release date | Nov 1st, 2006 | Aug 1st, 2008 |
| Codename | Kentsfield | Penryn QC |
| Generation | Core 2 Extreme | Core 2 Quad |
| Part | SL9UL | SLB5G |
| Memory support | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Dual-channel | unknown |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 2 | — |
Cores
| Total Cores | 4 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 2 |
| Integrated graphics | — | — |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 8MB (shared) | 6MB (per die) |
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. | — |
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Features & Technologies
| EIST | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.1 | — | Yes |
| SSSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| TXT | — | Yes |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | — | Yes |
| iAMT2 | Yes | Yes |
