Core 2 Quad Q9505 vs Core i7-4510U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4510U
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.63
+19%
Core 2 Quad Q9505
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.37

Core i7-4510U outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9505 by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4510U and Core 2 Quad Q9505 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20872244
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency10.281.36
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date14 April 2014 (10 years ago)2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4510U and Core 2 Quad Q9505 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 speed2 GHz2.83 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz0.83 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s1333 MHz
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB6 MB (shared)
L3 cache4 MB6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data164 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data71 °C
Number of transistorsno data456 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4510U and Core 2 Quad Q9505 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA775,LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4510U and Core 2 Quad Q9505. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switchingno data-
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI+no data
AMT9.5no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4510U and Core 2 Quad Q9505 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4510U and Core 2 Quad Q9505 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4510U and Core 2 Quad Q9505. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size16 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 4400On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4510U and Core 2 Quad Q9505 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4510U and Core 2 Quad Q9505 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43200x2000@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3200x2000@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4510U and Core 2 Quad Q9505 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4510U and Core 2 Quad Q9505.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes12no data
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports4no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no 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.

i7-4510U 1.63
+19%
Core 2 Quad Q9505 1.37

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.

i7-4510U 2596
+19.6%
Core 2 Quad Q9505 2171

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.

i7-4510U 888
+146%
Core 2 Quad Q9505 361

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.

i7-4510U 1678
+58%
Core 2 Quad Q9505 1062

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.63 1.37
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 95 Watt

i7-4510U has a 19% higher aggregate performance score, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

Core 2 Quad Q9505, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

The Core i7-4510U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9505 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-4510U is a notebook processor while Core 2 Quad Q9505 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4510U and Core 2 Quad Q9505, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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