CPU
GPU
Core 2 Extreme QX9300
A6-7470K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core 2 Extreme QX9300 is positioned at rank 924 and the A6-7470K is on rank 595, so the A6-7470K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Extreme QX9300
Performance Per Dollar A6-7470K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Extreme QX9300 | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Extreme QX9300 | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Extreme QX9300 and A6-7470K
Core 2 Extreme QX9300
The Core 2 Extreme QX9300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,805 points. Launch price was $249.
A6-7470K
The A6-7470K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,799 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Extreme QX9300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A6-7470K offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 versus 4 GHz on the A6-7470K — a 45% clock advantage for the A6-7470K (base: 2.53 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core 2 Extreme QX9300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A6-7470K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 scores 1,805 against the A6-7470K's 1,799 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Extreme QX9300.
| Feature | Core 2 Extreme QX9300 | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.53 GHz | 4 GHz+58% |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz | 3.7 GHz+46% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+1100% | 1024 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,805 | 1,799 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Extreme QX9300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-7470K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Extreme QX9300 | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Extreme QX9300) / true (A6-7470K). The A6-7470K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-7470K rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Core 2 Extreme QX9300 | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R5 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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