Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 vs Intel Pentium E2220

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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 Pentium E2220 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2007 and belongs to the 0 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E2220, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 0
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Name Intel Pentium E2220
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Pentium D
 
 

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 Pentium E2220 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E2220 is 2.4 GHz
4 Threads 2
2.83 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 2x Core
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium E2220 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
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No AES-NI No
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
 
 

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 Pentium E2220 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Presler
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2008 Release date Q4/2007
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization None
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
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12.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
45 nm Technology 65 nm