Core i5-2435M vs Core 2 Quad Q9100

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9100
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.21
Core i5-2435M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.31
+8.3%

Core i5-2435M outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9100 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-2435M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23282265
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesCore 2 QuadIntel Core i5
Power efficiency2.533.53
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)1 September 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$225

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-2435M 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.26 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.26 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate1066 MHz4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data24
L1 cache64 KB128 KB
L2 cache6 MB (per die)512 KB
L3 cache0 KB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-2435M 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketPGA478FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-2435M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® AVX
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching--
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-2435M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-2435M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-dno data-
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-2435M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data16 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-2435M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-2435M.

PCIe versionno data2.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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
i5-2435M 1.31
+8.3%

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
i5-2435M 2067
+7.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.21 1.31
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9100 has 100% more physical cores.

i5-2435M, on the other hand, has a 8.3% higher aggregate performance score, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-2435M.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-2435M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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