Intel Core i7-4785T vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s

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Intel Core i7-4785T or Intel Core i7-4785T – 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 i7-4785T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4785T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
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.
4 Generation 2
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core2 Quad
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4785T Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4785T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4785T is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
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
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.83 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4x Cores 4x
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4785T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4785T uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 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 Q9550s does not have integrated graphics.
20 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
22 nm Technology --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
11.1 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
160 Shaders --
7.5 Generation --
Q2/2013 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4785T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
275 $ Release price --
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 775
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2008
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
Haswell S Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB