Intel Core i3-2350M vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300

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Intel Core i3-2350M or Intel Core i3-2350M – 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 i3-2350M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2350M, you'll need a motherboard with a PPGA 988 socket.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 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 Q9300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
2 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-2350M Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core2 Quad
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2350M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2350M is 2.3 GHz
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is 2.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2350M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2350M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 does not have integrated graphics.
96 Shaders --
Q1/2011 Release date --
32 nm Technology --
10.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
6 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
 
 

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

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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 95 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
85 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2350M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2008
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
32 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
PPGA 988 Socket LGA 775
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

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