Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 vs Intel Xeon W-2123

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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 W-2123 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2123, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
2 Generation 6
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Name Intel Xeon W-2123
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

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 W-2123 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2123 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
4 Threads 8
None None 3.9 GHz
None None 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2123 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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-2666
-- Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 120 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 120 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 W-2123 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.2 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
45 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2008 Release date Q3/2017
-- Release price 294 $
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.2 MB
LGA 775 Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Skylake W