Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s vs Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s – 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 Q9550s 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 Q9550s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Xeon E5
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s Name Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Xeon E5 v3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is 2.83 GHz
The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 8x
4 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 3.4 GHz
2.83 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
None None 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
No AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-2133
16.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 59.8 GB/s
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 90 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 90 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s 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 Xeon E5-2640 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L3-Cache 20.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
45 nm Technology 22 nm
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VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2008 Release date Q3/2014
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 775 Socket LGA 2011-3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Haswell E