AMD FX-4100 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
Comparative analysis of AMD FX-4100 and Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD FX-4100
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 7 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 42% higher clock speed: 3.8 GHz vs 2.67 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 32 nm SOI vs 45 nm
- Around 14% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1289 vs 1128
- Around 20% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2618 vs 2186
- Around 15% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 463 vs 403
- 7.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.203 vs 0.573
- Around 32% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.234 vs 0.177
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | October 2011 vs March 2008 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Maximum frequency | 3.8 GHz vs 2.67 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm SOI vs 45 nm |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1289 vs 1128 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 2618 vs 2186 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 463 vs 403 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.203 vs 0.573 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.234 vs 0.177 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
- Around 1% higher maximum core temperature: 71.4°C vs 70.50°C
- Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 3% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1322 vs 1286
- 3.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 31.997 vs 10.462
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 1.154 vs 0.51
- Around 45% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 4.249 vs 2.939
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum core temperature | 71.4°C vs 70.50°C |
L1 cache | 256 KB vs 192 KB |
L2 cache | 12288 KB vs 4 MB |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1322 vs 1286 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 31.997 vs 10.462 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.154 vs 0.51 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.249 vs 2.939 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD FX-4100
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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Name | AMD FX-4100 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1289 | 1128 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 2618 | 2186 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 463 | 403 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1286 | 1322 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.203 | 0.573 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 10.462 | 31.997 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.234 | 0.177 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.51 | 1.154 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.939 | 4.249 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD FX-4100 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Zambezi | Yorkfield |
Family | AMD FX-Series Processors | |
Launch date | October 2011 | March 2008 |
OPN PIB | FD4100WMGUSBX | |
OPN Tray | FD4100WMW4KGU | |
Place in performance rating | 2959 | 2970 |
Price now | $129.99 | $335 |
Series | AMD FX 4-Core Black Edition Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Value for money (0-100) | 9.22 | 3.31 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Processor Number | Q9450 | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.6 GHz | 2.66 GHz |
Die size | 315 mm | 214 mm2 |
L1 cache | 192 KB | 256 KB |
L2 cache | 4 MB | 12288 KB |
L3 cache | 8 MB | |
Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm SOI | 45 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 70.50°C | 71.4°C |
Maximum frequency | 3.8 GHz | 2.67 GHz |
Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
Number of threads | 4 | |
P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.1 V - Max: 1.4125 V | |
Transistor count | 1200 million | 820 million |
Unlocked | ||
Bus Speed | 1333 MHz FSB | |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 71 °C | |
VID voltage range | 0.8500V-1.3625V | |
Memory |
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Supported memory frequency | 1866 MHz | |
Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | AM3+ | LGA775 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt | 95 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | n / a | |
Advanced Technologies |
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Fused Multiply-Add (FMA) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
FSB parity | ||
Idle States | ||
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) |