Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
21.66
+1690%

Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9100 by a whopping 1690% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2328246
Place by popularitynot in top-10016
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data36.25
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Quadno data
Power efficiency2.5317.01
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed2.26 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.26 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz162 MHz
L1 cache64 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (per die)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm5 nm
Die size2x 107 mm271 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistorsno data6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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
SocketPGA478AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
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
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5-5200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 21.66
+1690%

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
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 34274
+1690%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Core 2 Quad Q9100 2905
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8026
+176%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Core 2 Quad Q9100 10081
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 51950
+415%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Quad Q9100 3310
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 16892
+410%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.21 21.66
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 45 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 120 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9100 has 166.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D, on the other hand, has a 1690.1% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 800% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Quad Q9100 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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