Intel Pentium E2180 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500

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Intel Pentium E2180 or Intel Pentium E2180 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Pentium E2180 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 0 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E2180, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Pentium Family Intel Core2 Quad
Intel Pentium E2180 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500
Intel Pentium D Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
0 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium E2180 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E2180 is 2.0 GHz
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 is 2.83 GHz
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
Yes Overclocking No
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.83 GHz
2x Core Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium E2180 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Pentium E2180 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Presler Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
Q3/2007 Release date Q1/2010
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
65 nm Technology 45 nm
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
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