Xeon X5260 vs Core 2 Quad Q9505

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9505
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.36
+74.4%

Core 2 Quad Q9505 outperforms Xeon X5260 by an impressive 74% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9505 and Xeon X5260 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22332623
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency1.350.92
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)no data
Release date2009 (15 years ago)1 October 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9505 and Xeon X5260 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)no data
Threads4no data
Base clock speed2.83 GHz3.33 GHz
Boost clock speed0.83 GHzno data
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache6 MB (shared)no data
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography45 nm45 nm
Die size164 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data66 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors456 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625V0.85V-1.35V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9505 and Xeon X5260 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
SocketFCLGA775,LGA775LGA771
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9505 and Xeon X5260. 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 parityno data-

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9505 and Xeon X5260 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 Q9505 and Xeon X5260 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9505 and Xeon X5260. 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 Q9505 and Xeon X5260.

PCIe version2.0no data

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 1.36
+74.4%
Xeon X5260 0.78

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 2161
+74.6%
Xeon X5260 1238

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.36 0.78
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 80 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9505 has a 74.4% higher aggregate performance score.

Xeon X5260, on the other hand, has 18.8% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q9505 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5260 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q9505 is a desktop processor while Xeon X5260 is a server/workstation one.


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