Intel Xeon D-2766NT vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450

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Intel Xeon D-2766NT or Intel Xeon D-2766NT – 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 Xeon D-2766NT features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2766NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 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 Q9450, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core2 Quad
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-2766NT Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
Intel Xeon D-2700 Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
4 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2766NT has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2766NT is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 is 2.66 GHz
14x Sunny Cove Cores 4x
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
14 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
28 Threads 4
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2766NT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
1.0 TB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 97 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.
97 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2766NT is manufactured using a 10 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 Core 2 Quad Q9450 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2008
BGA 2579 Socket LGA 775
20.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 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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Ice Lake Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
1248 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 45 nm