Core 2 Quad Q9650 vs FX-9370

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Aggregate performance score

FX-9370
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
3.95
+153%
Core 2 Quad Q9650
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.56

FX-9370 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9650 by a whopping 153% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-9370 and Core 2 Quad Q9650 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14402121
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.701.55
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date6 July 2013 (11 years ago)August 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-9370 and Core 2 Quad Q9650 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed4.4 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3 GHz
Bus rateno data1333 MHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB6 MB (per die)
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size315 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum core temperature57 °C71 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 Vno data
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on FX-9370 and Core 2 Quad Q9650 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+LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)220 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9370 and Core 2 Quad Q9650. 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-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

FX-9370 and Core 2 Quad Q9650 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-9370 and Core 2 Quad Q9650 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9370 and Core 2 Quad Q9650. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9370 and Core 2 Quad Q9650.

PCIe versionn/ano 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.

FX-9370 3.95
+153%
Core 2 Quad Q9650 1.56

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-9370 6273
+153%
Core 2 Quad Q9650 2479

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-9370 512
+35.4%
Core 2 Quad Q9650 378

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-9370 2029
+91.2%
Core 2 Quad Q9650 1061

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

FX-9370 8120
+67.4%
Core 2 Quad Q9650 4850

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.95 1.56
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt 95 Watt

FX-9370 has a 153.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Quad Q9650, on the other hand, has 131.6% lower power consumption.

The FX-9370 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9650 in performance tests.


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