Celeron M 350 vs Core 2 Quad Q9400s

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Celeron M 350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataCeleron M
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Dothan (2004−2005)
Release date18 January 2009 (15 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Celeron M 350 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed2.66 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed0.67 GHz1.3 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz400 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache6 MB (shared)no data
L3 cache0 KB1 MB L2 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size2x 82 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)76 °Cno data
Number of transistors456 millionno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625V1.26V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Celeron M 350 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 configuration1no data
SocketLGA775PPGA478, H-PBGA479, H-PBGA478, PPGA479
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt21 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Celeron M 350. 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--
PAEno data32 Bit
FSB parity--

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Celeron M 350 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 Q9400s and Celeron M 350 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Celeron M 350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Celeron M 350.

PCIe version2.0no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 4 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 21 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9400s has 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Celeron M 350, on the other hand, has 209.5% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core 2 Quad Q9400s and Celeron M 350. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q9400s is a desktop processor while Celeron M 350 is a notebook one.


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