Core i5-4670R vs Core 2 Quad Q9400

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9400
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.34
Core i5-4670R
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.29
+146%

Core i5-4670R outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9400 by a whopping 146% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i5-4670R processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22411579
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency1.334.79
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)2 June 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i5-4670R 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 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate1333 MHz5 GT/s
Multiplierno data30
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (shared)256K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm22 nm
Die size2x 81 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °C71 °C
Number of transistors456 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i5-4670R 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
SocketLGA775FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i5-4670R. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDIno data+
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i5-4670R technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i5-4670R are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i5-4670R. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Max video memoryno data2 GB
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 Q9400 and Core i5-4670R integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i5-4670R integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i5-4670R integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i5-4670R.

PCIe versionno data3.0
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 Q9400 1.34
i5-4670R 3.29
+146%

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 2133
i5-4670R 5233
+145%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.34 3.29
Chip lithography 45 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

i5-4670R has a 145.5% higher aggregate performance score, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-4670R is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9400 in performance tests.


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