Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 vs Intel Pentium E6300

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 – 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 Q9400 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 Q9400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Pentium E6300 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E6300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 Name Intel Pentium E6300
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Pentium
2 Generation 2
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Pentium E5000/E6000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 is 2.66 GHz
The Intel Pentium E6300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E6300 is 2.8 GHz
4x Cores 2x Penryn
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.66 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
4 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium E6300 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

DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-800
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
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pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
No AES-NI No
 
 

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 65 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 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 Pentium E6300 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
45 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
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VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
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6.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Q3/2008 Release date Q2/2009
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