Core 2 Quad Q9000 vs Core i9-7920X

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 140 Watt
15.45
+1400%

Core i9-7920X outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9000 by a whopping 1400% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7920X and Core 2 Quad Q9000 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4662456
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.48no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Core 2 Quad
Power efficiency10.062.09
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date10 September 2017 (7 years ago)1 January 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,199$348

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7920X and Core 2 Quad Q9000 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads244
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s1066 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)6 MB
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size484 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data1.05V-1.175V

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7920X and Core 2 Quad Q9000 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketFCLGA2066PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7920X and Core 2 Quad Q9000. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i9-7920X and Core 2 Quad Q9000 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7920X and Core 2 Quad Q9000 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7920X and Core 2 Quad Q9000. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7920X and Core 2 Quad Q9000.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes44no 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.

i9-7920X 15.45
+1400%
Core 2 Quad Q9000 1.03

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.

i9-7920X 23651
+1402%
Core 2 Quad Q9000 1575

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.

i9-7920X 1368
+399%
Core 2 Quad Q9000 274

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.

i9-7920X 9240
+1265%
Core 2 Quad Q9000 677

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.45 1.03
Recency 10 September 2017 1 January 2009
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 24 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 45 Watt

i9-7920X has a 1400% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Quad Q9000, on the other hand, has 211.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9000 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7920X is a desktop processor while Core 2 Quad Q9000 is a notebook one.


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