Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 vs Intel Xeon Gold 5117F

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 – 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 Core 2 Quad Q9300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5117F features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5117F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100
2 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Name Intel Xeon Gold 5117F
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is 2.5 GHz
The Intel Xeon Gold 5117F has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5117F is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 14x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 28
None None 2.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 14
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5117F 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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
2 Memory channels 6
-- Bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 113 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 113 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is manufactured using a 45 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 Xeon Gold 5117F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
Q1/2008 Release date Q3/2017
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
45 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Skylake
0 bytes L3-Cache 19.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 775 Socket LGA 3647
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes