Core i5-1334U vs Core 2 Quad Q9650

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9650
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.56
Core i5-1334U
2023
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.38
+437%

Core i5-1334U outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9650 by a whopping 437% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core i5-1334U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2121909
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-U
Power efficiency1.5552.84
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$340

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core i5-1334U 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (per die)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °C100 °C
Number of transistors820 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core i5-1334U 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
SocketLGA775Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core i5-1334U. 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
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core i5-1334U 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 Q9650 and Core i5-1334U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core i5-1334U. 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs ( - 1250 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core i5-1334U.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

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 Q9650 1.56
i5-1334U 8.38
+437%

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 Q9650 2479
i5-1334U 13312
+437%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.56 8.38
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

i5-1334U has a 437.2% higher aggregate performance score, 150% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-1334U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9650 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q9650 is a desktop processor while Core i5-1334U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core i5-1334U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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