Core 2 Quad Q9300 vs Core 2 Quad Q9400

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9400
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.35
+8%
Core 2 Quad Q9300
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.25

Core 2 Quad Q9400 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9300 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core 2 Quad Q9300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22562310
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.341.24
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core 2 Quad Q9300 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.66 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz2.5 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz1333 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm45 nm
Die size2x 81 mm22x 81 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °C71 °C
Number of transistors456 million456 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625V0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core 2 Quad Q9300 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 configuration11
SocketLGA775LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core 2 Quad Q9300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching--
FSB parity-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core 2 Quad Q9300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core 2 Quad Q9300 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core 2 Quad Q9300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

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 Q9400 1.35
+8%
Core 2 Quad Q9300 1.25

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 Q9400 2138
+7.7%
Core 2 Quad Q9300 1986

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Core 2 Quad Q9400 334
+5%
Core 2 Quad Q9300 318

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Core 2 Quad Q9400 925
+3.9%
Core 2 Quad Q9300 890

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Core 2 Quad Q9400 4280
+7%
Core 2 Quad Q9300 4000

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.35 1.25

Core 2 Quad Q9400 has a 8% higher aggregate performance score.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core 2 Quad Q9300.


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