Core i7-13700TE vs Core 2 Quad Q9550

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9550
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.53
Core i7-13700TE
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 35 Watt
15.02
+882%

Core i7-13700TE outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9550 by a whopping 882% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Core i7-13700TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2145487
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.4739.13
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Core i7-13700TE 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speedno data1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.83 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cache12288 KB2 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Core i7-13700TE 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 configurationno data1
SocketLGA7751700
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Core i7-13700TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Core i7-13700TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Core i7-13700TE are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Core i7-13700TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1,DDR2,DDR3DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Core i7-13700TE.

PCIe versionno data5.0
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 Q9550 1.53
i7-13700TE 15.02
+882%

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 2348
i7-13700TE 22984
+879%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.53 15.02
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

i7-13700TE has a 881.7% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 500% more threads, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9550 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9550 and Core i7-13700TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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