Core 2 Quad Q9505 vs FX-6200

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Aggregate performance score

FX-6200
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 125 Watt
2.57
+87.6%
Core 2 Quad Q9505
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.37

FX-6200 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9505 by an impressive 88% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-6200 and Core 2 Quad Q9505 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17452245
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.941.36
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date27 February 2012 (12 years ago)2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-6200 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads64
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.83 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz0.83 GHz
Bus rateno data1333 MHz
L1 cache288 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache6144 KB6 MB (shared)
L3 cache8192 KB6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size315 mm2164 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data71 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million456 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.3 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on FX-6200 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
SocketAM3+FCLGA775,LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6200 and Core 2 Quad Q9505. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-

Security technologies

FX-6200 and Core 2 Quad Q9505 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6200 and Core 2 Quad Q9505 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6200 and Core 2 Quad Q9505. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6200 and Core 2 Quad Q9505.

PCIe versionn/a2.0

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.

FX-6200 2.57
+87.6%
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.

FX-6200 4075
+87.7%
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.

FX-6200 409
+13.3%
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.

FX-6200 1299
+22.3%
Core 2 Quad Q9505 1062

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.57 1.37
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 6 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 95 Watt

FX-6200 has a 87.6% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Quad Q9505, on the other hand, has 31.6% lower power consumption.

The FX-6200 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9505 in performance tests.


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