3020e vs Core 2 Quad Q9550

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9550
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.47
3020e
2020
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
1.53
+4.1%

3020e outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9550 by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and 3020e processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21702137
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)AMD Raven Ridge (Ryzen 2000 APU)
Power efficiency1.4624.12
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Dali (Zen) (2020)
Release dateno data4 August 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and 3020e 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)
Threads42
Base clock speedno data1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.83 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB
L2 cache12288 KB1 MB
L3 cache0 KB4 MB
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors820 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and 3020e 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
SocketLGA775FT5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and 3020e. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and 3020e. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1,DDR2,DDR3DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon RX Vega 3 ( - 1000 MHz)

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 Q9550 1.47
3020e 1.53
+4.1%

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 Q9550 2338
3020e 2433
+4.1%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Core 2 Quad Q9550 370
3020e 661
+78.6%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Core 2 Quad Q9550 1038
3020e 1079
+3.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.47 1.53
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 6 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9550 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

3020e, on the other hand, has a 4.1% higher aggregate performance score, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 1483.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Quad Q9550 and 3020e.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q9550 is a desktop processor while 3020e is a notebook one.


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