Core i7-2610UE vs Core 2 Quad Q9400

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9400
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.35
+40.6%
Core i7-2610UE
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.96

Core 2 Quad Q9400 outperforms Core i7-2610UE by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i7-2610UE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22562505
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.02
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency1.345.34
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)no data$317

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i7-2610UE 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 speed2.66 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz1.5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate1333 MHz4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data15
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache6 MB (shared)512 KB
L3 cache0 KB4 MB
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size2x 81 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors456 million624 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i7-2610UE 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketLGA775no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i7-2610UE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i7-2610UE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i7-2610UE 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 i7-2610UE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3-1333
Maximum memory sizeno data16 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21.335 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 3000

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
+40.6%
i7-2610UE 0.96

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
+40%
i7-2610UE 1527

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.35 0.96
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 17 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9400 has a 40.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i7-2610UE, on the other hand, has a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 458.8% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q9400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2610UE in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q9400 is a desktop processor while Core i7-2610UE is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9400 and Core i7-2610UE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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