Core 2 Extreme X7900
CPU·Budget

Core 2 Extreme X7900

Intel

PassMark

1,115

Performance

Budget

1 September 2007 (18 years ago)
44 Watt
Merom (2006−2008)

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Overview

The Core 2 Extreme X7900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $851.

Specifications

General

Type
Para notebooks
Series
Intel Core 2 Extreme
Designer
Intel
Launch price
$851
Release date
1 September 2007 (18 years ago)
Architecture codename
Merom (2006−2008)
Performance ranking position
3002

Technical

Cores
2
Threads
2
Die size
143 mm2
L1 cache
128 kB
L2 cache
4 MB
L3 cache
0 kB
Max frequency
2.8 GHz
64-bit support
+
Base frequency
2.8 GHz
Process technology
65 nm
Max core temperature
100 °C
Velocidade dos pneus
800 MHz
Tensão do núcleo permitida
1.1V-1.375V
Compatibilidade com Windows 11
-

Compatibility

Socket
PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)
44 Watt
Max processors in config
1

Memory

RAM types
DDR1

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