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Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz

Explore Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.8/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1135 and a single-thread rating of 1102. Its stated TDP is 44 W.

CPU Mark1,135
46 samples
Single Thread1,102
Overall rank#4,561
of 6,054
Reference price$159.95

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.8Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1135 and a single-thread rating of 1102. Its stated TDP is 44 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz is a Laptop released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 44 W reference TDP, a 1,135 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 1,135 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,102 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket PGA478. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 44 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 44 W reference TDP, a 1,135 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz?

Start with PGA478 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 44 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02AMD E2-3800 APUAMD1,136 points
03Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU1,135 points
05AMD E2-9010AMD1,127 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU1,102 points
03AMD E2-9010AMD911 points
05AMD E2-3800 APUAMD435 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD E2-3800 APUAMD75.7 Mark/W
03AMD E2-9010AMD75.1 Mark/W
05Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU25.8 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
24,297.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
313.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
461.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
7.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,063.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
4,782.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
107.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,139.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2009
SocketPGA478
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.80 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP44 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 32 KB
L21 x 4096 KB