Core 2 Extreme QX9300

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameCore 2 Extreme QX9300
SeriesCore 2 Extreme
Market segmentLaptop
DesignerIntel
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking2462
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Power efficiency2.4

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)
Chip lithography45 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)
Threads4
Number of CPUs in a configuration2

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Base clock speed2.53 GHz
Boost clock speed2.53 GHz
Unlocked multiplier+

Cache Memory

Fast access memory capacity across different levels that significantly impacts data access speed and overall processor performance.

L1 cache64 KB
L2 cache12 MB
L3 cache0 KB

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt
Maximum core temperature100 °C

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

SocketPGA478

Technologies & Instructions

Special instruction sets and technologies that extend the processor's capabilities for specific tasks and performance optimization.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+
Turbo Boost Technology-
Hyper-Threading Technology-
TXT+
EDB+