Up Close and Personal with the QX9770 - 12 MB L2 Cache and 3.2 GHz
This is how the BIOS should report the Core 2 Extreme QX9770…
Like its predecessor, the QX9650, the QX9770 will also be equipped with 2 x 6 MB of L2 cache. In general, the processors will share the same core design, although we can’t say at this point whether the new part will also use the current C0 stepping or receive a newer one.
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Update: The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 we received from Intel also uses the C0 stepping. |
| QX9770 | QX9650 | QX6850 | |
| Code Name | Yorkfield | Yorkfield | Conroe XE |
| Clock Speed | 3.20 GHz | 3.00 GHz | 3.00 GHz |
| FSB | 400 MHz | 333 MHz | 333 MHz |
| Cache | 2x 6 MB | 2x 6 MB | 2x 4 MB |
| Manufacturing Process | 45 nm | 45 nm | 65 nm |
| Transistors | 820 Mio. | 820 Mio. | 586 Mio. |
| DIE Area | 214 mm² | 214 mm² | 286 mm² |
| TDP | 136 Watt | 130 Watt | 130 Watt |
In summary, the big changes from the previous Penryn-based Extreme model are a faster processor speed of 3.20 GHz (+200 MHz), a faster FSB of 400 MHz, and a higher TDP of 136 Watts (+6 Watts).
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hang on? pg 4, the table is in german (not that it matters, since the nm doesn't really change between language...
and on pg 7, that comment about it being for the enthusiast segment..... i'm not so sure...... since if its basically just a higher FSB version, most enthusiasts will just take it way higher anyway
I think it's hilarious how concerned intel were at the last article- it didn't put that bad a light on it as I remember...
lol intel got that CPU to you qwick and i am glad i did not by a x38m i would of bin pist D:
More upgrade confusion..great if you have wads of cash. Not so great for Intel as most people don't.
Best and most greatest selfish example of industry driven dribble I have ever seen. Pointless and further more petty baby steps towards getting the high stand. Nice.
Can't really see the point of this CPU.
Apart from neding a new chipset, what's the deal with a mere 5% performance increase for an additional 40% more power consumption.
Given the impressive energy efficiency of the QX9650, I don't understand how so much extra power is drawn for the tiny boost in performance - what's going on?
I think its important that you incorporate into your review on the qx9770 the following info I got from Intel support:
Thank you for contacting Intel(R) Customer Support.
The only cooling solution we recommend for this processor is the liquid based cooling. We can not guarantee performance nor reliability if an air cooling solution is used.
Please do not hesitate to contact us again if you need further assistance.
Sincerely,
Intel(R) Customer Support