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.
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Core i5 600
2 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
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.
None None 3.86 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.83 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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
-- Release date Q1/2010
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 24
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Execution units 12
GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
-- GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.73 GHz
-- Direct X 10.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- JPEG No
-- VP9 No
-- h264 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode
-- VC-1 No
-- AV1 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.
No AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

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.
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Q1/2010 Release date Q2/2010
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
45 nm Technology 32 nm
6.0 MB L2-Cache 512.0 KB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Clarkdale
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1156
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 305 $