Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 vs Intel Celeron N3050

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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 Celeron N3050 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N3050, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Celeron
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Name Intel Celeron N3050
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
2 Generation 8
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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 Celeron N3050 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N3050 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.16 GHz.
4x Cores 2x
None None 2.16 GHz
2.66 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
No Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 2.16 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Celeron N3050 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N3050 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2015
-- Execution units 12
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 96
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
-- GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Generation 8
-- Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 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.
No AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3L-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC 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 6 W watts.
None TDP down 4 W
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

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 Celeron N3050 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2008 Release date Q2/2015
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1170
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Braswell
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price --
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
45 nm Technology 14 nm