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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 – 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 Q9450 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 Q9450, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket. The Intel Atom C2730 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series. To use the Intel Atom C2730, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket. |
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2 | Generation | 3 |
Intel Core2 Quad | Family | Intel Atom |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 | Group | Intel Atom C2000 |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 | Name | Intel Atom C2730 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 is 2.66 GHz The Intel Atom C2730 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2730 is 1.7 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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None | None | 2.4 GHz |
4 | Threads | 8 |
2.66 GHz | Frequency | 1.7 GHz |
4x | Cores | 8x |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
None | None | 2.4 GHz |
4 | CPU Cores | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Overclocking | No |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom C2730 does not have integrated graphics. |
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0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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Hardware codec support |
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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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-- | VP9 | -- |
-- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
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-- | VP8 | -- |
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Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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2 | Memory channels | 2 |
16.0 GB | Max. Memory | 32.0 GB |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory type | DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600 |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
-- | Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
pci | PCIe | pci |
Thermal Management |
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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 12 W watts. |
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95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12 W |
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Technical details |
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The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 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 Atom C2730 is manufactured using a 22 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache. |
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Q1/2008 | Release date | Q3/2013 |
Yorkfield (Penryn) | Architecture | Avoton |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
VT-x, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
0 bytes | L3-Cache | 4.0 MB |
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
45 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
LGA 775 | Socket | BGA 1283 |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
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-- | Release price | 130 $ |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
12.0 MB | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |