Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 processor review

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500

Core 2 Quad Q9500 processor released by Intel. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Yorkfield microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 4. Maximum operating temperature - 71.4°C. Manufacturing process technology - 45 nm.

Supported socket types: LGA775. Power consumption (TDP): 95 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4870
1215
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
2224
Geekbench 4
Single Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
5311
395
Geekbench 4
Multi-Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
36691
1225
3DMark Fire Strike
Physics Score
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
25463
0
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Face Detection
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
97.640 mPixels/s
0.762 mPixels/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Ocean Surface Simulation
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
741.453 Frames/s
28.113 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
T-Rex
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4.623 Frames/s
0.158 Frames/s
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 1215
PassMark - CPU mark 2224
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 395
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 1225
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 0
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection 0.762 mPixels/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation 28.113 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex 0.158 Frames/s

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Yorkfield
Place in performance rating 2930
Processor Number Q9500
Series Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status Discontinued
Vertical segment Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 2.83 GHz
Bus Speed 1333 MHz FSB
Die size 164 mm2
Manufacturing process technology 45 nm
Maximum core temperature 71.4°C
Number of cores 4
Transistor count 456 million
VID voltage range 0.8500V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported LGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 95 Watt

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)