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Intel i3-330M vs Core2 Extreme X7900

The Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz is newer than Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz, while Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz is around 7% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 25% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz uses around 23% more power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 1775 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz×Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeBGA1288PGA478
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed2.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Turbo SpeedNot SupportedNot Supported
# of Physical Cores2 (Threads: 4)2 (Threads: 2)
CacheL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MBL1: 128KB, L2: 4.0MB, L3: 0MB
TDP35W44W
Yearly Running Cost$6.39$8.03
Other
First Seen on ChartQ1 2010Q1 2009
# of Samples173342
CPU Value6.86.9
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)815(-25.0%)1085(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)1022(-7.5%)1104(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 27th of July 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz
1,022
Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz
1,104
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 27th of July 2024 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz
6.8
Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz
6.9
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 27th of July 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHz
815
Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz
1,085
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per dayAverage CPU Utilization (0-100%)1Power cost, $ per kWh2
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i3-330M @ 2.13GHzIntel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz
Max TDP35W44W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.