Core 2 Quad Q9500 vs Core i9-7960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7960X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
18.17
+1198%
Core 2 Quad Q9500
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.40

Core i9-7960X outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9500 by a whopping 1198% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7960X and Core 2 Quad Q9500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3342225
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.27no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.411.39
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)no data
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$1,699no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7960X and Core 2 Quad Q9500 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads324
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.83 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHzno data
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s1333 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache22 MB (shared)6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature98 °C71 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7960X and Core 2 Quad Q9500 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
SocketFCLGA2066LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7960X and Core 2 Quad Q9500. 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+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7960X and Core 2 Quad Q9500 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7960X and Core 2 Quad Q9500 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7960X and Core 2 Quad Q9500. 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 i9-7960X and Core 2 Quad Q9500.

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.

i9-7960X 18.17
+1198%
Core 2 Quad Q9500 1.40

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.

i9-7960X 28867
+1198%
Core 2 Quad Q9500 2224

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.

i9-7960X 1307
+261%
Core 2 Quad Q9500 362

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.

i9-7960X 10286
+920%
Core 2 Quad Q9500 1008

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.17 1.40
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 32 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 95 Watt

i9-7960X has a 1197.9% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Quad Q9500, on the other hand, has 73.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9500 in performance tests.


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