Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 vs Intel Core i5-680

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 – 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 Q9500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core i5-680 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-680, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 1
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Core i5 600
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 Name Intel Core i5-680
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 is 2.83 GHz
The Intel Core i5-680 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-680 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.86 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
None None 3.86 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.83 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-680 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-680 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 5
-- Shaders 24
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.73 GHz
-- Execution units 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Technology 32 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
-- Release date Q1/2010
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 21.0 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 73 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 73 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 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 Core i5-680 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1156
-- Release price 305 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L2-Cache 512.0 KB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Clarkdale
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
45 nm Technology 32 nm
Q1/2010 Release date Q2/2010