Core Ultra 7 265KF vs Core 2 Quad Q9505

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9505
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.37
Core Ultra 7 265KF
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.46
+2634%

Core Ultra 7 265KF outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9505 by a whopping 2634% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9505 and Core Ultra 7 265KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking224182
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data99.21
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.3628.21
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date2009 (15 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9505 and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads420
Base clock speed2.83 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed0.83 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm3 nm
Die size164 mm2243 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors456 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9505 and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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
SocketFCLGA775,LGA7751851
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9505 and Core Ultra 7 265KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9505 and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 Q9505 and Core Ultra 7 265KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9505 and Core Ultra 7 265KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q9505 and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 Q9505 1.37
Ultra 7 265KF 37.46
+2634%

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 Q9505 2171
Ultra 7 265KF 59499
+2641%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.37 37.46
Physical cores 4 20
Threads 4 20
Chip lithography 45 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9505 has 31.6% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 265KF, on the other hand, has a 2634.3% higher aggregate performance score, 400% more physical cores and 400% more threads, and a 1400% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9505 in performance tests.


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