Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 vs Intel Core2 Duo E4400

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 – 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 Q9550 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 Q9550, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E4400 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E4400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Core2 Duo
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Name Intel Core2 Duo E4400
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000
2 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 is 2.83 GHz
The Intel Core2 Duo E4400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E4400 is 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
2.83 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 2
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E4400 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

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

No AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
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DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
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 65 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 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 Core2 Duo E4400 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2008 Release date Q3/2007
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
12.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Conroe (Core)
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
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SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
45 nm Technology 65 nm