Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs Core i3-9100TE

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

4 Cores4 Thrd136 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2008

Core i3-9100TE

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

4 / 4

4,611

+0.5%

4,589

0.0%

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. The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is positioned at rank #1088 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Extreme QX9770

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

94459%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

89255%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

64806%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

19523%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

15465%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

13528%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

7748%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

7647%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

6963%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

6962%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

6885%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

6699%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

6605%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

6578%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

6519%

#1088

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

100%

#1089

Athlon 64 X2 5600+

MSRP: $505|Avg: $15

100%

#1090

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#1091

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

99%

#1092

Celeron 2.30

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1093

Phenom X4 9450e

MSRP: $450|Avg: $430

98%

#1094

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $20

94%

#1095

Athlon 64 3000+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

92%

#1096

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

86%

#1097

Athlon 64 3300+

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

79%

#1098

Athlon 64 2800+

MSRP: $178|Avg: $15

72%

#1099

Athlon 64 3700+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $20

69%

#1100

Athlon 64 FX-72

MSRP: $799|Avg: $40

68%

#1101

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

MSRP: $581|Avg: $110

65%

#1102

Athlon 64 3500+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $10

64%

#1103

Pentium D 830

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100TE

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

105%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

105%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

104%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

104%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

104%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

104%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

103%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

103%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

103%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

102%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

102%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

102%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

51%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

101%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

101%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

100%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

100%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

100%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

99%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

98%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

49%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

98%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

97%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

97%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

97%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

96%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

96%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

96%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

96%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

96%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-9100TE (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Extreme QX9770	Core i3-9100TE
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,399)	✅ More affordable ($60)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yorkfield (2007−2009) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Extreme QX9770	Core i3-9100TE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2221%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,399)	✅ More affordable ($60)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Benchmark Check

Core i3-9100TE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-9100TE

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 12 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 136 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,611 points. Launch price was $249.

Core i3-9100TE

The Core i3-9100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,589 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and Core i3-9100TE share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100TE — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 uses the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-9100TE uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 scores 4,611 against the Core i3-9100TE's 4,589 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 2 Extreme QX9770. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100TE.

Feature	Core 2 Extreme QX9770	Core i3-9100TE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+45%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	12 MB (total)+4700%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Yorkfield (2007−2009)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	4,611	4,589
Cinebench R23 Multi	2,200	—
Geekbench 6 Single	451	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,583	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-9100TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-9100TE — the Core i3-9100TE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-9100TE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core 2 Extreme QX9770	Core i3-9100TE
Socket	LGA775	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2400+33%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	64 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Core i3-9100TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Extreme QX9770 targets Enthusiast, Core i3-9100TE targets Embedded.

Feature	Core 2 Extreme QX9770	Core i3-9100TE
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x
Target Use	Enthusiast	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 launched at $1399 MSRP, while the Core i3-9100TE debuted at $122. At current prices ($1399 vs $60), the Core i3-9100TE is $1339 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 delivers 3.3 pts/$ vs 76.5 pts/$ for the Core i3-9100TE — making the Core i3-9100TE the 183.5% better value option.