Core 2 Quad Q9550 vs Core i3-3245

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3245
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.50
+2%
Core 2 Quad Q9550
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.47

Core i3-3245 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9550 by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Core 2 Quad Q9550 Core 2 Quad Q9550

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21412156
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataCore 2 Quad (Desktop)
Power efficiency2.581.46
Architecture codenameno dataYorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date1 April 2013 (11 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.4 GHzno data
Boost clock speedno data2.83 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s1333 MHz
L2 cacheno data12288 KB
L3 cache3 MB Intel® Smart Cacheno data
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Maximum core temperature65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 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
SocketFCLGA1155LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key-no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR1,DDR2,DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550.

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.

i3-3245 1.50
+2%
Core 2 Quad Q9550 1.47

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.

i3-3245 2379
+1.8%
Core 2 Quad Q9550 2338

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.

i3-3245 518
+40%
Core 2 Quad Q9550 370

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.

i3-3245 1177
+13.4%
Core 2 Quad Q9550 1038

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.50 1.47
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 95 Watt

i3-3245 has a 2% higher aggregate performance score, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 72.7% lower power consumption.

Core 2 Quad Q9550, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Quad Q9550.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3245 and Core 2 Quad Q9550, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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