AMD Phenom X4 9600 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200

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CPU lineage

AMD Phenom X4 9600 or AMD Phenom X4 9600 – 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 AMD Phenom X4 9600 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2007 and belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD Phenom series.
To use the AMD Phenom X4 9600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM2+ socket.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
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AMD Phenom Family Intel Core2 Quad
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Phenom X4 9600 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
AMD Phenom X4 Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom X4 9600 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom X4 9600 is 2.3 GHz
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 is 2.33 GHz
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.33 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom X4 9600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 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

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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.
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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Phenom X4 9600 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
65 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM2+ Socket LGA 775
Q4/2007 Release date Q3/2008
ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
Agena Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Chip design Monolithic
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
512.0 KB L2-Cache 4.0 MB