A4-3310MX vs Core 2 Quad Q9100

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9100
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.21
+147%
A4-3310MX
2011
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.49

Core 2 Quad Q9100 outperforms A4-3310MX by a whopping 147% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9100 and A4-3310MX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23302885
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesCore 2 QuadAMD A-Series
Power efficiency2.541.32
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Llano (2011−2012)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)14 June 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and A4-3310MX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.26 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.26 GHz2.5 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB128 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (per die)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2228 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9100 and A4-3310MX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration21
SocketPGA478FS1
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and A4-3310MX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data3DNow!, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Radeon HD 6480G
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and A4-3310MX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and A4-3310MX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and A4-3310MX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon HD 6480G (444 MHz)

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Quad Q9100 1.21
+147%
A4-3310MX 0.49

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Quad Q9100 1915
+145%
A4-3310MX 782

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.21 0.49
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9100 has a 146.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

A4-3310MX, on the other hand, has a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q9100 is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-3310MX in performance tests.


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